Dentist

Responsibilities

• Examines individuals requesting care, diagnosis their dental/oral conditions, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental/oral treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Records patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
• Completes referrals, data collections instruments and other records or paperwork as required by the corporation.
• Educates individuals in the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention.
• Serves on the dental staff and other center committees as assigned.
• Prepares specific reports as requested by the community health center’s Chief Dental Officer.
• Affords technical assistance and health education to the community as requested.
• Participates in short and long term program planning for the Dental Department and the agency, including development of goals and objectives.
• Provides consultation to the CEO and the Board of Directors regarding dental and oral health issues in the absence of the Dental Director.
• Travels when necessary to fulfill the Medical Center’s needs and attends meetings as necessary to represent the Medical Center and/or the Dental Department.
• Assists in the coordination and integration of the Medical Center’s dental programs and services with other programs and services for the welfare of the Medical Center’s patients.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental school.
• Completion of an accredited general practice residency program is preferred.
• Ability to be clinically fluent in Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required, hospital privileges preferred.
• FTCA coverage or private professional malpractice insurance obtainable.
• Licensure and Credentials: Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of New Jersey. Current CPR(BLS) certifications. ACLS preferred. New Jersey CDS and DEA registrations Medicare and Medicaid provider numbers.

Pay

Competitive Salary

Benefits

• 401K Plan With Company Match
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Loan Redemption Program