Dentist - Endodontist

About the role

The Endodontist will have earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree and will have completed an ADA accredited training program in Endodontics. Board certification in Endodontics or board eligibility in accordance with the rules of The American Board of Endodontics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Experienced and competent in all phases of Endodontics including anterior, and posterior as well as apical surgery.
• Proficient in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment care in all the above areas.
• Trained and competent in providing Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Able to manage medically complex patients and provide appropriate prosthodontic treatment.
• Collegial with other dentists and physicians, and skilled in working with residents in all areas and specialties of dentistry.
• Proficient in using the computerized record system.
• Assigned by the Chief or Assistant Chief of dental as well as other providers as indicated dentist. Plans and completes tasks based on established protocols/accepted dental practices. Work is reviewed on an overall basis by the Chief, Dental Service for conformity to Dental Service policy and requirements.

Requirements

Physical Requirements: To perform in a fully successful manner, the individual must have the physical ability to perform job-related duties which may require light carrying (under 15 pounds), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (up to 1 hour), standing (up to 1 hour), and both legs required. In addition, there may be exposure to the following environmental factors: working inside and outside, working closely with others, and protracted or irregular hours of work. A health examination must be successfully completed prior to this assignment and periodically thereafter as required by the Occupational Health Clinic policy. There may be intermittent exposure to blood and body fluids.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.