Job Application - Partnership Community Health Center Inc

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General Dentist

As part of a team based approach to patient care the General Dentist is responsible for the practice of general dentistry within the standard of care; all matters relating to the operation of an efficient dental unit in delivering quality and cost-effective dental care with a humane approach; and all matters that promote improved dental health for Partnership Community Health Center (PCHC) patients. 

 MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

·         Graduate of an accredited dental school with a D.D.S., D.M.D., or equivalent degree.

·         Licensed to practice in the State of Wisconsin and free of restrictions.

·         Certified in BLS and AED and maintain recertification per licensure requirements.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1.      Provision of routine and urgent/emergent general dentistry services for patients in accordance with patient’s needs in order to preserve or restore teeth and adequate function.

2.                  2     Coordinate the patient’s general health history and status when developing dental treatment plans in collaboration with the patient and/or family.

  1. Perform preventive, periodontal, endodontic, restorative and adjunctive dental procedures; order, conduct and interpret diagnostic studies in order to maintain oral health.
  2. Prescribe medications in accordance with patient’s clinical needs and health status.
  3. Provide oversight and direction to the staff and operations of the dental clinic to assure efficient and quality care.
  4. Assist in the orientation and training of new dental staff as directed by the Oral Health Director.
  5. Participate in dental health education programs, to improve the ability to make decisions concerning treatment for their present and future dental conditions and to promote self-care.
  6. Maintain all required CEU’s and provide all documentation and references required for credential process in a timely manner.
  7. Assist in the development of dental policies and procedures.
  8. Follow applicable PCHC policies and procedures.
  9. Regular attendance required.
  10. Perform other duties as assigned.