- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- Aylett, VA
Job Description
JOB POSTING
POSITION TITLE:
Dentist
FLSA STATUS:
Full-time/Exempt
DEPARTMENT:
Health Services
SALARY:
Negotiable
LOCATION:
Aylett, VA
EDUCATION:
Doctor of Dental Surgery
SUPERVISOR:
Medical/Dental Director
WORK EXPERIENCE:
3 yearsââ¬â¢ Experience
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide comprehensive dental care to our patients to include examining, diagnosing, and treating dental conditions, injuries, and irregularities of the oral cavity and related tissues. To promote and maintain good oral health among our patients, this will involve not only treating existing dental conditions but also educating individuals about preventive dental care practices. By encouraging regular check-ups and emphasizing proper oral hygiene routines, you will contribute to the long-term well-being of our patients.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
General/Pediatric Dentist
Provide quality dental care to patients according to clinical protocols and funding source guidelines.
Initiate an appropriate assessment of patient's oral health, ranging from focused to comprehensive, depending upon presentation.
Examine, diagnose, and treat dental conditions to provide optimum care to patients.
Consult with the patient, parent, or guardian and advise them of dental status and required treatment.
Educate patients regarding oral conditions, provide treatment options, and explain to the patient, parent, or guardian the risks, benefits, and alternatives of each option.
Treat dental conditions for patients of all ages, and if unable to provide a particular service to a patient, provide the patient with the appropriate specialty referral.
Treat soft or hard tissue diseases of the oral cavity. Perform surgery on oral tissue when necessary and render prosthetic treatment when indicated.
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as dental history, reports, and examination results and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work.
Prescribe medication in accordance with Virginia statue and professional practice guidelines.
Have a working knowledge of dental coding and be available for training as necessary.
Maintain and complete patientsââ¬â¢ dental records or charts legibly, concisely, and close each visit within 48 hours and/or by the end of serviced week.
Be flexible to work between different sites.
Comply with the regulations and policies required of UMT Health Services.
All other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:
Previous experience in a dental clinic setting.
Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and communities.
Keep up with CME requirements for Virginia License and Board Certification.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Valid State Dental License.
Hold a valid D.E.A License.
Doctor of Dental Surgery.
Current board certification by American Board of General Dentistry preferred.
Experience working in Dental environment, community health experience preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants will be required to authorize a background check and submit to drug testing. Failure to do so will disqualify applicants from consideration for the position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.
BENEFITS:
Health, dental, and vision
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401k
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates desiring to apply for this position must submit the following to receive consideration:
Cover letter explaining your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position.
AND
Personal resume identifying your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position.
Upper Mattaponi Tribe
Attn: Pediatric Dentist
Email: careers@umithealth.com
NOTICE: Qualified Native Americans will be given preference in employment as required by the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S. 450, ET. Seq) including other relevant laws. In accordance with Title VII of the 1984 Civil Rights Act, Sections 701(b) and 703(1), preference in filling all vacancies may be given to qualified American Indian candidates. In other than the proceeding situations, the Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
