Dental Therapist

Essential Job Duties

• Provides care as part of a team, providing clinical treatments in collaboration with the supervising dentist.
• Manages patient dental care including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, including necessary treatment and/or referrals.
• Maintains effective working relationships with patients and staff members while promoting a positive atmosphere within the site.
• Takes (or assigns to take) diagnostic quality digital x-rays and (as needed conventional radiographs) for proper diagnosis and patient treatment.
• Records and maintains appropriate and proper documentation in patient clinical records.
• Responsible for the accuracy, clarity, and proper completion of dental charting, medical history, patient vitals (blood pressure, height, weight, etc).
• Timely completion of chart notes, charges, and billing.
• Completes (or assigns hygienist to complete) periodontal charting or survey in the patient’s records.
• Meets productivity and quality improvement goals.
• Works with Dental Center Manager and Chief Dental Officer, as well as the supervising dentist, in the proper and timely scheduling of patients.
• Affords assistance to the Dental Center Manager in the supervision of all dental support personnel, including dental hygienists, etc. (not to exceed the 3 Dental Assistants and no more than 2 Dental Hygienists).
• Maintains a safe and disinfected working environment by complying with GLBHC’s Infection Control policies and other regulatory policies and infection control procedures and protocols.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment in compliance with policies and protocols.
• Participates in GLBHC Quality Assurance activities, on-call, and Provider meetings as required.

Marginal Job Duties

• Maintains an organized work environment.
• Communicates with parents and guardians as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising dentist and Chief Dental Officer for which the dental therapist is trained.

Required Job Specifications

• Education: Must have graduated from an U.S. CODA-Accredited Dental Therapy School.
• Licensure: Must be licensed to practice Dental Therapy in the State of Michigan.
• CPR Certification required.
• Experience: Variable; ability to function independently with limited supervision. Previous experience in FQHC setting preferred.
• Skills: Organized and detailed. Effective communication skills. Efficient typing and computer skills and experience with electronic records system. Flexible in day-to-day duties and responsibilities, and schedule. Interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate effectively with, and relate to, a diverse population in a professional manner. Capable of taking initiative in day-to-day responsibilities. Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Physical Effort: Medium.
• Hours of Work: Full time or Part Time as scheduled; Flexible and varied. Extended hours may be required. Consistent attendance is required for this position.
• Travel: Travel may be required to various GLBHC sites. Reimbursement consistent with GLBHC’s policy.

Preferred Job Specifications

• Skills: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.