Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers
Dentist - PRN
Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
West Cecil Health Center is looking to add to their Dental Practice Team! WCHC is looking for a Dentist,
Part Time and/or PRN
who is passionate about their work and wishes to make a difference in their community.The Dentist position contributes to the successful achievement of West Cecil Health Center's mission by providing friendly, professional and high-quality dental care within a team-based, patient-centered dental program.SUPERVISIONSupervisor: Dental DirectorSupervises: Will assist the Practice Manager in supervising, mentoring, coaching and evaluating dental assistants, front desk staff and hygienists.DENTIST ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSClinical Duties:
Provides dental services to patients in conformity with clinic protocols and the code of ethics of the Maryland Board of Dentistry, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local standards and contributes to the efficiency of health center operations.
Performs routine exams, basic restorative work, full dentures, partial dentures, simple extractions, and is able to work with patients of all ages including children.Diagnoses oral diseases.Promotes oral health and disease prevention.Creates treatment plans to maintain or restore the oral health of their patients.Interprets x-rays and diagnostic tests.Ensures the safe administration of anesthetics.Monitors growth and development of the teeth and jaws.Educates patients and their parents or legal guardians on maintaining proper oral health.Supervises clinically the work of dental hygienists and dental assistants.
General Responsibilities:
Promotes positive working relationships among supervisor, staff, and other departments.Provides a safe environment of care.Reduces risk of nosocomial infections in patients, employees and visitors.Interacts with patients, visitors, staff and outside agencies in a professional manner.Contributes to Improving Organizational Performance Activities.Maintains strict confidentiality at all times as per Confidentiality Statement.Identifies problems and develops recommendations for resolution.Assumes personal responsibility for ongoing professional growth and development.Participates in department planning activities, as requested.Will regularly review/audit charts of peers at the direction of CMO.Attend offsite community events, performing oral health screening and education activities.
DENTIST QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCEGraduated from an accredited school of Dentistry with a DDS or DMD Degree.Maintains current unrestricted Maryland State Dental License.Maintains valid Federal D.E.A. Certificate and Maryland CDS.Maintains Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (AHA- BLS/Provider).Complies with required dental continuing education requirements.1 – 2 years of experience preferred.Post graduate GPR or AEGD a plus.Public Health or Community/Rural Health Center experience a plus.Ability to navigate electronic dental record systems.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
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Part Time and/or PRN
who is passionate about their work and wishes to make a difference in their community.The Dentist position contributes to the successful achievement of West Cecil Health Center's mission by providing friendly, professional and high-quality dental care within a team-based, patient-centered dental program.SUPERVISIONSupervisor: Dental DirectorSupervises: Will assist the Practice Manager in supervising, mentoring, coaching and evaluating dental assistants, front desk staff and hygienists.DENTIST ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSClinical Duties:
Provides dental services to patients in conformity with clinic protocols and the code of ethics of the Maryland Board of Dentistry, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local standards and contributes to the efficiency of health center operations.
Performs routine exams, basic restorative work, full dentures, partial dentures, simple extractions, and is able to work with patients of all ages including children.Diagnoses oral diseases.Promotes oral health and disease prevention.Creates treatment plans to maintain or restore the oral health of their patients.Interprets x-rays and diagnostic tests.Ensures the safe administration of anesthetics.Monitors growth and development of the teeth and jaws.Educates patients and their parents or legal guardians on maintaining proper oral health.Supervises clinically the work of dental hygienists and dental assistants.
General Responsibilities:
Promotes positive working relationships among supervisor, staff, and other departments.Provides a safe environment of care.Reduces risk of nosocomial infections in patients, employees and visitors.Interacts with patients, visitors, staff and outside agencies in a professional manner.Contributes to Improving Organizational Performance Activities.Maintains strict confidentiality at all times as per Confidentiality Statement.Identifies problems and develops recommendations for resolution.Assumes personal responsibility for ongoing professional growth and development.Participates in department planning activities, as requested.Will regularly review/audit charts of peers at the direction of CMO.Attend offsite community events, performing oral health screening and education activities.
DENTIST QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCEGraduated from an accredited school of Dentistry with a DDS or DMD Degree.Maintains current unrestricted Maryland State Dental License.Maintains valid Federal D.E.A. Certificate and Maryland CDS.Maintains Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (AHA- BLS/Provider).Complies with required dental continuing education requirements.1 – 2 years of experience preferred.Post graduate GPR or AEGD a plus.Public Health or Community/Rural Health Center experience a plus.Ability to navigate electronic dental record systems.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
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