Job Title: Dentist, DDS

Reports to: Dental Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY  

Under general direction of the Dental Director or Chief Executive Officer, and within the framework of established policies and objectives:  

The Dentist, DDS, provides general and comprehensive dental services to include performing oral examinations and treatment of adults and children. Communicates health information to patients ensuring they are informed of examination findings, diagnoses and proposed treatment plans. In the absence of the TSCHC’s Dental Director the Dentist is responsible for the Dental Office operations and would report to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). 

Dentists are required to practice dentistry as required by our Federal 330 mandate.  Included in those requirements, but not limited to, are the following: mainstream standard dental care; see children for routine screenings; see patients with urgent needs as those needs arise; work with team-based dentistry that allows peer review and input; speak English proficiently and clearly.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

None unless assigned by CEO, COO or Dental Director  

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  JOB SKILLS  

•  Work closely with the Dental Director and Office Manager to troubleshoot problems in daily schedules as well as emergent patient care

•  Able to suggest TSCHC’s translation services to patients in need

•  Participate in quality assurance activities

•  Able to enter patient health information into eClinicalWorks.

•  Record patient treatment procedures in eClinicalWorks software program

•  Communicate with outside specialists to coordinate patient referrals

•  Provides supervision and training of dental clinic staff

•  Educate patients and patient family members regarding examination findings and proposed treatment

•  Coordinate dental care with medical providers and specialists 

•  Notifies Dental Director if unsafe conditions develop at the TSCHC Dental Office

•  Communicate clearly and accurately with patients, and office staff

•  Comply with Health Center’s policies and procedures

•  Participate in continuous quality improvement activities to maintain a safe working environment adhering to TSCHC policies & HIPAA/OSHA standards

•  Attend TSCHC Meetings and training programs as requested

•  Maintain professional behavior towards patients and staff members 

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE  

Education:

•  Graduate of an accredited U.S. Dental School, or, graduate of a foreign dental school

•  Current California State License to practice Dentistry

•  Current DEA License

•  Current CPR Certification

Experience:

•  1 year experience as a Dentist preferred

•  Basic office skills, basic computer skills, appointment scheduling, data entry 

•  Dentrix software experience preferred

Other: 

•  Willingness to train others and lead by  example

•  Able to effectively communicate with patients & personnel from diverse backgrounds

•  Self-starter able to effectively manage multiple complex projects

LANGUAGE SKILLS  

Has the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Has the ability to write simple correspondence.  Has the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients, visitors, and other employees of the organization.  

  

WORKING CONDITIONS (during shift, overtime, weekends, & on call duties):

•  Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations or other conditions common to a health center environment.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS  

Works closely with: RDH’s, RDA’s, DA’s & Dental Office Manager. Must be able to work harmoniously with the entire group of dentists, and administrative and support staff.