MAHEC, Mountain Area Health Education Center
Dental PRN Oral Surgeon
MAHEC, Mountain Area Health Education Center, Asheville, North Carolina, us, 28814
MAHEC Dentistry Oral Health/ UNC@MAHEC seeks a NC-licensed practicing Oral/Maxillofacial Surgeon to become a clinical instructor for our General Practice Residents and D4 UNC Adams School of Dentistry Scholars. This attending faculty member will supervise and assist surgeries limited to difficult level appropriate to the learners' abilities. Surgeries will occur within our Biltmore Campus clinical site, with potential for more opportunities in our Columbus clinic if mutually agreed upon by the faculty member and leadership. Possible didactic curriculum opportunities, and adjunct faculty status with UNC Adams School of Dentistry, are also part of this position. This is a PRN position.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attends, supervises and instructs GPR residents and UNC Adams School of Dentistry studentsProvides care to patients on an as needed basisExamines patients with learners as requested and in compliance with resident training standards and payor contractsCompletes documentation as neededIs available to consult with hygienists, dental assistants, and business office staffCompletes worklists and documentation tasks as assigned by leadershipReviewing and signing off on resident/student notesAssist in treatment planning and proceduresWhen attending, is present in clinic until all patient care is completed and patients have exited their care locationParticipates in faculty meetings and communicates regularly with faculty and leadership
This role description is a general description of the essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all the duties the PRN Dental Faculty may perform.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Communication SkillsEffectively and respectably communicate with other individuals, whether it be a colleague, patient, or patient's family member and appropriately enumerate information in a manner easily understood by all parties. We do this to foster a culture of understanding between all parties, especially in complex and difficult situations, to ultimately provide the best care possible to our patients and their families.
Decision MakingAbility to make the most appropriate decision in a given situation and then taking the next steps to ensure appropriate and timely completion. This requires conflict resolution skills, critical thinking skills, confidence in your ability to make the right decision in most situations. This also includes ability to prioritize your workday appropriately to ensure the most important tasks are completed on time.
HealthCare KnowledgeHaving the drive to keep yourself abreast and up to date on the new breakthroughs in your area of expertise and communicating them to the rest of the team, as appropriate. This also includes keeping up with your licensure and yearly training requirements within your area expertise along with MAHEC's organizational training. Finally, the ability to apply the depth of knowledge maintained and gained through this process in real life scenarios as appropriate.
Interpersonal SkillsShowing the ability to meet difficult situations with grace, professionalism, and understanding. Within your area of expertise, showing respect and showing empathy where appropriate with your colleagues, patients, and their family at all times, even when its most difficult to do so. This is done, in part, by effective listening, being your authentic self, showing responsibility and dependability, and being patient with others.
Organizational ValuesAdherence to MAHEC's founding principles and incorporating them every day. This includes, among others, having integrity and accountability, reverence for other cultures and equitable practices, ability to manage change, and displaying a clear understanding of organizational dynamics. Doing these things creates a culture where people want to do the best for each other and gives personal ownership towards the goal of helping people in their time of need.
Problem SolvingHaving an analytical mind and ability to work autonomously to solve complex problems that may arise. The wherewithal to think logically through a difficult problem and come to an appropriate resolution for a given issue. This helps to drive continuous improvement by thinking through where we can improve in a novel way. Measures success by understanding where we are currently and where we want to go and then applying those new ideas to affect positive change.
SPECIFIED SKILLS
COMPUTERProficiency in communication software such as Outlook, WebEx/Zoom, and Word is required.Experience with or ability to utilize electronic medical record applications including but not limited to Dentrix Enterprise, MiPacs, etc.FOREIGN LANGUAGENot Applicable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Light
- Moderate energy level: Lift and carry 25 - 35 lbs, Push/Pull 50 - 100 lbs (empty bed, stretcher, etc.)Occasional (0 - 33% of Workday); bending, standing, twisting, sitting
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Not Applicable.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience in General Dentistry patient care training and skillsExperience in GPR residency programsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Prefer interest and experience in dental resident & student teaching
REQUIRED LICENSES:
License to practice Dentistry in North Carolina, orTeaching/Instructors Licensure in Dentistry in North Carolina
At MAHEC ,
we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive. MAHEC is a certified Living Wage employer through Just Economics of Western North Carolina.
All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the COVID-19 & Flu vaccines or have an approved exemption.
MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer. Black, Indigenous, People of Color and Spanish/English bilingual persons are strongly encouraged to apply. With this in mind, studies show that women, gender diverse, and BIPOC candidates are less likely to apply unless they meet all of the qualifications listed in the job description.
If you are interested in this role, and you have related experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply or reach out to AskTalent@mahec.net for support in your job search process. You could be the talent we are seeking for this or other opportunities.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attends, supervises and instructs GPR residents and UNC Adams School of Dentistry studentsProvides care to patients on an as needed basisExamines patients with learners as requested and in compliance with resident training standards and payor contractsCompletes documentation as neededIs available to consult with hygienists, dental assistants, and business office staffCompletes worklists and documentation tasks as assigned by leadershipReviewing and signing off on resident/student notesAssist in treatment planning and proceduresWhen attending, is present in clinic until all patient care is completed and patients have exited their care locationParticipates in faculty meetings and communicates regularly with faculty and leadership
This role description is a general description of the essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all the duties the PRN Dental Faculty may perform.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Communication SkillsEffectively and respectably communicate with other individuals, whether it be a colleague, patient, or patient's family member and appropriately enumerate information in a manner easily understood by all parties. We do this to foster a culture of understanding between all parties, especially in complex and difficult situations, to ultimately provide the best care possible to our patients and their families.
Decision MakingAbility to make the most appropriate decision in a given situation and then taking the next steps to ensure appropriate and timely completion. This requires conflict resolution skills, critical thinking skills, confidence in your ability to make the right decision in most situations. This also includes ability to prioritize your workday appropriately to ensure the most important tasks are completed on time.
HealthCare KnowledgeHaving the drive to keep yourself abreast and up to date on the new breakthroughs in your area of expertise and communicating them to the rest of the team, as appropriate. This also includes keeping up with your licensure and yearly training requirements within your area expertise along with MAHEC's organizational training. Finally, the ability to apply the depth of knowledge maintained and gained through this process in real life scenarios as appropriate.
Interpersonal SkillsShowing the ability to meet difficult situations with grace, professionalism, and understanding. Within your area of expertise, showing respect and showing empathy where appropriate with your colleagues, patients, and their family at all times, even when its most difficult to do so. This is done, in part, by effective listening, being your authentic self, showing responsibility and dependability, and being patient with others.
Organizational ValuesAdherence to MAHEC's founding principles and incorporating them every day. This includes, among others, having integrity and accountability, reverence for other cultures and equitable practices, ability to manage change, and displaying a clear understanding of organizational dynamics. Doing these things creates a culture where people want to do the best for each other and gives personal ownership towards the goal of helping people in their time of need.
Problem SolvingHaving an analytical mind and ability to work autonomously to solve complex problems that may arise. The wherewithal to think logically through a difficult problem and come to an appropriate resolution for a given issue. This helps to drive continuous improvement by thinking through where we can improve in a novel way. Measures success by understanding where we are currently and where we want to go and then applying those new ideas to affect positive change.
SPECIFIED SKILLS
COMPUTERProficiency in communication software such as Outlook, WebEx/Zoom, and Word is required.Experience with or ability to utilize electronic medical record applications including but not limited to Dentrix Enterprise, MiPacs, etc.FOREIGN LANGUAGENot Applicable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Light
- Moderate energy level: Lift and carry 25 - 35 lbs, Push/Pull 50 - 100 lbs (empty bed, stretcher, etc.)Occasional (0 - 33% of Workday); bending, standing, twisting, sitting
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Not Applicable.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience in General Dentistry patient care training and skillsExperience in GPR residency programsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Prefer interest and experience in dental resident & student teaching
REQUIRED LICENSES:
License to practice Dentistry in North Carolina, orTeaching/Instructors Licensure in Dentistry in North Carolina
At MAHEC ,
we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive. MAHEC is a certified Living Wage employer through Just Economics of Western North Carolina.
All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the COVID-19 & Flu vaccines or have an approved exemption.
MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer. Black, Indigenous, People of Color and Spanish/English bilingual persons are strongly encouraged to apply. With this in mind, studies show that women, gender diverse, and BIPOC candidates are less likely to apply unless they meet all of the qualifications listed in the job description.
If you are interested in this role, and you have related experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply or reach out to AskTalent@mahec.net for support in your job search process. You could be the talent we are seeking for this or other opportunities.