Dentist (73933)

CRESCENTCARE•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Practitioner is a Dentist who is skilled in his/her ability to provide the full range of oral health care services including oral diagnosis, and diagnostic procedures, treatment planning, operative dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontal treatment, occlusal adjustment and treatment, pediatric patient treatment and behavior management, non-surgical management of tempromandibular disorders, anxiolysis, oral surgery to include: extractions, soft tissue impactions, alveloplatsty, biopsy minor tumor removal, and treatment of minor dento-alveolar trauma. Assures clinical guidelines are followed when providing patient care. Keeps up with changing dental guidelines regarding general patient care and patient-specific clinical conditions. Discusses wellness and adherence with patients as necessary.

Requirements

Received designation as DDS or DMD following successful completion of dental school curriculum from a dental school program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association
Current BLS / ACLS certifications
Ability to work flexible hours
Holds current Louisiana Medical Licenses without restrictions
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Louisiana
Current DBA Registration
Current LA CDS Certificate
Necessary technical skills to use electronic health record, incident reporting system, email, and other information systems.
Must be willing to carry a pager or cell phone during business hours.
Must adhere to all personnel practices specified in the Employee Handbook and Operating Procedures.

Nice To Haves

Board certification encouraged

Responsibilities

Examines individuals requesting care, diagnoses dental conditions, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
Records patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient's dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient, and the care or treatment provided. In addition, the dentist shall complete patient referrals and other records and paperwork as shall be required, from time to time, by the Agency.
Educates individuals in the nature of health-related conditions, and in the general promotion of oral health-related disease prevention.
Assists in the provision of continuing education, on the job training and the orientation of community health center staff as requested.
Maintains and updates skills and knowledge to appropriate professional levels with continuing education courses and educational materials.
Responsible for personal and professional compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, workplace safety, public health and confidentiality.
Serves on committees and attends meetings as designated by the CMO, for purposes of shaping policy and directing the clinic's operational agenda from the Dentists perspective.
Along with the Dental Office Manager, makes day-to-day decisions regarding the general operation of the Dental Clinic(s), within the confines of established policy.
Administers or prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities, performs medication reconciliation; Utilizes evidence-based, approved practice protocols in planning and implementing care; Initiates appropriate referrals and consultations; Provides specialty specific consultation services upon request and within specialty scope of practice; Facilitates the patients transition between and within health care settings, such as referring, transferring, and discharging patients.
Maintains clinical competency, as demonstrated in providing and directing patient care.
Maintains compliance with FTCA, LSBME, OSHA and other regulatory agencies statutes and standards including CrescentCare Standards of Care and CrescentCare Clinical Staff Guidelines.
Complies with all Agency and regulatory safety standards and infection control.
Assists in educational programs for staff and participates in team meetings.
Obtains proper informed consent as a prerequisite to any procedure requiring informed consent. This information must include the signature of the responsible practitioner.
Promotes teamwork, good interpersonal relations and communication among staff at the healthcare setting.
Follows CrescentCare policies and procedures related to patient care
Operates within the scope of practice as outlined by the privileges granted and this job description.
Participates as required in Peer Review process.
Participate in Health Fairs, employee and volunteer health programs, immunization campaigns, and home visits as appropriate
Assumes additional responsibilities as necessary.