Dentist

SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER • Atlanta, GA

66d • Onsite

About The Position

This role reports to the Lead Dentist and is responsible for ensuring the quality and quantity of dental services provided directly to patients. In the absence of the Lead Dentist, this position also performs administrative duties as delegated by the Lead Dentist.

Requirements

• Ability to supervise and direct personnel.
• Effective communication skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs of patients.
• Professional Degree in Dental Medicine (DDS or DMD).
• Licensed to practice in the State of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including examinations, interpreting dental x-rays, fillings, and extractions.
• Regularly consults with the Lead Dentist to plan, evaluate, and implement dental care and standards of practice.
• Supervises Assistants in scheduling patients and collecting fees.
• Participates in quality assurance committees and helps maintain the department’s standards of practice, including quality assurance reviews (QARs) of patient electronic dental records (EDR), therapeutics, and peer reviews if necessary.
• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of each patient’s EDR, reviewing entries made by assistants for accuracy and completeness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level