Dentist - Endodontist

Essential Duties And Major Responsibilities

• Provide direct endodontic services to patients under local anesthesia
• Collaborate with staff dentists to plan and coordinate patient treatment
• Collaborates with external referring providers to properly meet the needs of endodontic patients
• Record thoroughly all patient visits, treatment and communication with patients in the Electronic Dental Record
• Communicate with administrative support team regarding scheduling follow up visits or referrals to specialty dentist
• Discuss and explain treatment to patients and/or guardians to their satisfaction and understanding
• Participate in the dental quality assurance program
• Ensures that DPH, OSHA and HIPAA regulations are strictly followed
• Keeps current with endodontic guidelines set by the ADA and AAE related to best practices and advancements in techniques, materials and procedures in order to deliver care at the highest level
• Complies with departmental policies and procedures
• Balances the achievement of productivity standards with ensuring a positive patient experience
• Provides general supervision of dental assistants
• Consistently attends and participates in required meetings
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, co-workers, health care professionals, funders, and other regulatory agencies
• Awareness of resources available within the health center to accommodate the needs of patients
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment of the health center mission
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards

Minimum Qualifications

• DMD, DDS or BDS degree
• Licence to practice dentistry in Massachusetts
• Certified in CPR/AED or equivalent
• Certificate signifying completion of Endodontics Residency or Certificate in an Advanced Education Program for Endodontics is required
• Recommendation from Program Director
• Proficiency in English (speak, read and write)

Supervision Exercised

Provides general supervision of dental assistants.

Environmental Working Conditions

Usual working environment found in busy dental practice.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Normal visual acuity and standard clerical dexterity to operate computers, printers, photocopiers, and fax machines; moderate walking, standing, reaching, and stooping in order to accomplish everyday office tasks. Work in the community would require ability to travel to health centers throughout north central Massachusetts.