Dentist (69501)

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Dental Director. Helps implement all the dental activities and provides quality primary dental care to patients of Variety Care Dental Clinic.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides dental care for patients of the dental clinic by diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, malformation of teeth and gums.
• Promotes preventive dentistry.
• Affords referrals of patients who have dental problems outside the scope of services available at VARIETY CARE.
• Represents VARIETY CARE at various civic meetings.
• Completes charting that is legible, accurate and complete.
• Promotes standardized and uniform dental techniques and charting practices.
• Keeps current in professional literature, skills, and techniques.
• In conjunction with Dental Director, rotates after hours dental coverage.
• Supports Variety Care’s accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable.
• Provides leadership and works with all staff to achieve the goals of the “Triple Aim” of healthcare reform—to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.
• Embolizes the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment.
• Must be a leader in the department and community.
• Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Able to assist patients in to and out of dental chair when asked or directed.
• Able to walk, bend, lift, and remain on feet for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• D.D.S. from an approved College of Dentistry.
• Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in Oklahoma.
• Membership in County and State Dental Societies.
• Desire to care for the financially disadvantaged.
• Unrestricted DEA/OK BNDD Certificates.
• Ability to work in a multi-faceted, fast past environment.

Preferred Requirements, Special Skills Or Knowledge

• Previous practice experience.
• Experience in preventive dentistry programs.
• Ability to communicate bilingually (English/Spanish).