Dentist

Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.•Pottstown, PA

10d

About The Position

Provides and directs preventative and restorative procedures in accordance with dental standards of care and PA license guidelines including but not limited to interviews and examines of scheduled patients. The dentist renders professional dental services to the patient population of Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved dental school.
Possess current license to practice dentistry in the State of Pennsylvania
Minimum 1 to 3 years’ experience as a practicing dentist preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills are required.
This position requires travel to, but not limited to, all CHDC sites, including meetings, off-site retreats, conferences, workshops, and outreach functions.
Valid PA Driver’s License required
Maintenance of state minimum insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

Interviews and examines walk-in patients
Completes oral examination, dentition charting, and diagnosis for every patient
Develops an individualized treatment plan according to the needs of the patient
Reviews the treatment plan with the patient
Performs follow-up examinations on patients referred to dental specialists
Performs emergency dental procedures when necessary
Orders appropriate radiographs
Interprets radiographs
Completes prophylaxes
Performs conservative periodontal therapy
Performs fluoride therapy
Applies dental sealants
Completes routine restorations
Performs emergency endodontic
Performs extractions
Installs dental prosthetics
Provides patient with instruction on good oral hygiene
Educates patients in regard to dental health and education and the need for continued dental care
Complies with OSHA regulations while performing treatment
Adheres to CHDC clinical policies as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual and Health Care Plan
Maintains a high productivity level, based on CHDC standards, with respect to the total number of patients to which professional services are rendered
Maintains a high productivity level, based on CHDC standards, with respect to the total number of annual patient encounters
Maintains a high productivity level, based on CHDC standards, with respect to the average number of annual visits per patient
Documents the medical history of the patient at the initial exam
Acquires provider and patient signatures on the initial medical history
Updates medical history and acquires provider and patient signatures annually
Completed medical referral when medical clearance is required
Completes and signs referral forms to dental specialists when required
Records legible progress notes in patient charts after each encounter
Dates all notes written in charts
Signs all notes written in charts
Includes notations and copies of prescriptions in patient charts when medication is prescribed
Conspicuously notes medial alerts and allergies in patient's charts
Completes an encounter for each patient visit
Completes all patient billing information in a timely manner
Adheres to CHDC administrative policies as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual and Health Care Plan