Dentist/Oral Surgery

Community Health Connections•Fitchburg, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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 the elimination of dental disease. This role involves evaluating and diagnosing oral/maxillofacial diseases, injuries, and defects, and providing comprehensive oral surgical treatment. The dentist will also collaborate with staff and external providers, mentor dental residents, and ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Requires a 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 is required from the program Director
Proficiency in English (speak, read, and write)

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
Provides 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
Participates 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 dentist
Participate in the dental quality assurance program
Ensure that DPH, OSHA and HIPAA regulations are strictly followed
Knowledge of and adherence to all state and federal guidance on oral surgery
Comply with organizational safety rules and protocols
Reports all incidents immediately as required by organization
Ability to deal with sensitive information in a highly confidential manner
Consistently attend and participate in required staff meetings
Meet productivity standards
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, health care professionals, funders, and other regulatory agencies
Have awareness of resources available within the health center to accommodate the needs of patients
Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor