Dentist/Oral Surgery

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Chief Dental Officer, the oral surgery dentist will provide oral surgical therapy to the service area population with a special emphasis on elimination of dental disease.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose oral/maxillofacial diseases, injuries, and defects.
• Provide oral surgical treatment for patients including but not limited to simple and complex tooth extractions, oral tissue biopsies, and alveoloplasties.
• Provide emergency dental services upon proper referral from triage.
• Collaborate with staff dentists to plan and coordinate patient treatment and help ensure quality patient care.
• Collaborate with external referring providers to properly meet the needs of surgical patients.
• Participate in mentorship of dental residents.
• Discuss and explain treatment to patients and/or guardians to their satisfaction and understanding.
• 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 dentists.
• Participate in the dental quality assurance program.
• Ensure that DPH, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations are strictly followed.
• Comply with organizational safety rules and protocols; report all incidents immediately as required by the organization.
• Handle sensitive information in a highly confidential manner.
• Consistently attend and participate in required staff meetings.
• Meet productivity standards.
• Demonstrate willingness to be flexible in the development and implementation of new dental services.
• Possess effective communication skills, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, co-workers, healthcare professionals, funders, and other regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrate awareness of resources available within the health center to accommodate the needs of patients.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center mission and established CHC Values and Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• LLD, DMD, DDS, or BDS degree and a license to practice dentistry in Massachusetts.
• Certified in CPR/AED or equivalent.
• A certificate signifying completion of an OMFS Residency or Certificate in an Advanced Education Program in Oral Surgery is required.
• Recommendation from the program Director.
• Proficiency in English (speak, read, and write).

Environmental & Working Conditions

The environment is a normal office setting of a busy Community Health Center. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to saliva and blood-borne pathogens. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of radiation.

Physical & Mental Requirements

The physical and mental demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. The individual must be in good health of mind and body with the physical dexterity and vision suitable to accomplish the job duties outlined above. Knowledge of proper patient transfer assistance is required, and the ability to lift as much as 25 pounds may be necessary. 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 required.