Dentist

The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education•Tunkhannock, PA

41d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY The primary focus will be the practice of dentistry, including examining, diagnosing, and developing treatment plans for teeth infections and injuries of the teeth and mouth and carrying out the treatment plan in a competent and efficient manner. The position will also involve teaching and supervising dentists participating in the residency program with The Wright Center for Community Health in partnership with NYU Langone Dental Medicine, and evaluating and assisting with administration of the residency program.

Requirements

Established relationships with dentistry and dental schools; a recognized leader in the dental community
Familiarity with dental quality assurance programs
Ability to analyze complex topics or issues and effectively resolve problems
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize with some distractions with attention to details and produce expected outcomes
Ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with TWCCH policies and federal/state laws
Technical knowledge to understand computer applications for claims processing and problem-solving (prefer Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Duties require the use of considerable initiative, leadership skills, creativity, judgment, problem-solving, and working under minimal or no supervision
Requires working under deadlines or pressure; dealing with difficult people or situations involving complex issues; and negotiating, establishing, and maintaining cooperative and productive business and work relationships
Requires communicating effectively both orally and in writing; giving instructions or directives to others; all levels of staff, customers, consultants/brokers, and vendors on sensitive matters; and seeking information from a variety of sources
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely; make effective presentations, interact effectively with people in all functions of TWCCH, both internally and externally
Requires analyzing complex topics or issues and effectively dealing with the public
Graduate from an accredited Dental School/Doctoral Degree (DDS/DMD)
A valid unrestricted licensed to practice dentistry by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry
A current conscious sedation (Nitrous Oxide sedation) license is required
At least two years’ experience practicing dentistry in a practice
DEA certificate
Current BLS certification
Minimum of 5 -10 years professional/management level experience in the accepted standards of dental treatment, including developments in dental materials and treatment modalities. Prefer previous experience in dental private practice, knowledge, and experience in processing dental claims, and prior dental consultant experience
Knowledge of modern dental science practices, utilization review techniques, data/ statistical analysis, practice protocols, and ADA issues
Strong skills, abilities, and commitment to teamwork
Continuing education course for new procedure and standards
Professional and compassionate demeanor when interacting with patients
Personal accountability and attention to detail required
Ability to multitask and make informed decisions accurately and quickly
Experience working in a high-volume dental clinic and delivering exceptional care
Strict adherence to sanitation requirements for tools and procedures
An interest in treating less fortunate patients in need
Providing emergency, preventative and basic restorative care
Experience with Electronic Dental Records and digital radiography required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

Strive to meet the unmet met needs and satisfaction with oral health services among patients
Evaluate patients’ intraoral and peri-oral hard and soft tissue condition, including caries, endodontic/periodontal pathology, soft tissue and developmental pathology
Diagnose and treat Emergency Dental situations such as toothaches, broken teeth/restorations, dislodged crown/bridges, broken off denture teeth, etc.
Develop patient treatment plan, including Preventative, Endodontic, Periodontal, Restorative, Prosthetic and follow up care
Refer out complex Endodontic, Surgical and Periodontal treatment; perform and complete the remaining portion of treatment plan
Facilitate maximum components of treatment plans that can be completed "in house”
Perform proficiently amalgam and composite restorations, single and double canal Endodontic therapy, extraction of erupted teeth and roots (either routinely or simple surgical procedures) prophylaxis, periodontal scaling and root planning
Perform oral surgery procedures, which may include simple extractions, surgical extractions involving impacted third molars, laying a flap, and/or sectioning of teeth, bone graft and socket preservation procedures, basic osseous contouring and alveoloplasty procedures, and simple implant placement
Perform pediatric dentistry with and without Nitrous Oxide (this will include Preventative, Restorative and Surgical care on cooperative children) Plan and perform space maintainers and Removable single tooth movement appliances
Participate in conducting medical resident didactics to provide education on dental hygiene in relation to primary care
Maintain flexibility to practice at other TWC dental clinics site, including the mobile clinic, when necessary
Provide thirty-six (36) hours of billable clinical time (92 slots) and four (4) hours of administrative time per week
Participate in holiday, weekend, and call rotation, as needed to meet the needs of the patients and community
Supervise, manage, monitor, and mentor AEGD residents as they develop and work through the clinical educational goals of the program including patient treatment plans, the application and integration of knowledge, skills and values in delivering general dental care and treatment to patients of all ages
Develop resident remediation plans as required in collaboration with Clinic and Program Directors
Review and approve resident treatment plans, progress notes, and coordination of specialist care
Support the NYU Langone Dental AEGD program accreditation process
Actively engage in the training of program staff and faculty to achieve clinical collaboration for resident experiences, competencies and assessment
May participate in the resident interview and admissions process