Per Diem - Dentist

North Shore Community Health Inc•Peabody, MA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

North Shore Community Health (NSCH) is seeking a Per-Diem Dentist on an on-call, as-needed basis to provide quality oral health care to patients. This role involves providing preventative and restorative dental services, promoting optimum oral health, and working with a diverse staff. The dentist will operate under the direction of the Dental Director and must adhere to NSCH's standards and mission. Cultural competence and a sense of humor are important for this role, which involves interacting with a racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse patient and staff population.

Requirements

Doctorate in Dentistry (DMD, DDS) from accredited School of Dentistry
Current Licensure in Dentistry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (fully licensed or limited licensed)
One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in a dental practice, community health center experience preferred
Bi-lingual in Spanish/Portuguese and English strongly preferred
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Experience with Electronic Dental Records.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse staff and patients
Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate NSCH commitment to excellent customer service, including quality, care and concern with each and every internal and external customer
Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse work environment
Exhibits consistent, high level of attention to detail
Ability to be courteous, efficient, effective, and patient in a fast-paced environment
Maintain strict adherence to the NSCH Confidentiality policy
Incorporate NSCH Mission and Values into daily activities
Comply with all NSCH personnel policies and procedures
Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless granted a religious or medical exception. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination must be provided before the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Community health center experience preferred
Bi-lingual in Spanish/Portuguese and English strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct care to scheduled patients and/or walk-in patients when necessary.
Diagnose and treat dental disease, injuries and malformations of hard and soft oral tissues and related oral structures.
Examine patients to determine the nature of the dental condition utilizing x-rays, dental instruments and other diagnostic procedures.
Follow all NSCH Dental policies including Emergencies, Prior Approvals, No Show Policy, and all Clinical and Scheduling protocols.
Chart all existing treatment, dental conditions and treatment plan in Electronic Dental Record and order the treatment plan for better communication between clinical and administrative staff for better patient’s care.
Complete and sign any forms necessary for patient billing, understanding different dental insurances and meeting the standards and requirements of third-party payors.
Meet established standards of productivity.
Provide consultation and collaborate with other Health Center providers and staff.
Seek outside advice and consultation as necessary.
Participate in development of short range and long range dental service plans and objectives.
Participate in scheduled meetings for case management and general staff.
Participate in quality improvement activities by the Dental Program and/or the Health Center or as required by a funding or regulatory agency.
Participate in any contracts in which the Center is engaged with and where his/her services are required, as long as given reasonable notice to consider options.
Participate in health promotion activities including school screenings, health fairs, and other events sponsored by the Health Center.
Participate in continuing education programs and in-service training, to maintain licensure and to meet the needs of the patient population.
Participate in any meetings or committees as directed by Dental Director.
Maintain strict adherence to the NSCH Confidentiality policy including HIPAA guidelines.
Treat all patients in a welcoming and professional manner.
Demonstrate professionalism by appropriate attire, attendance, attitude, and behavior within the clinical setting.
Welcome new employees and students to the team by assisting with their orientation to the team and mentoring them, as requested.
Contribute to the team effort by supporting all team members and maintaining an open and positive attitude.
May be assigned temporarily to a different site location to suit the needs of the Health Center as appropriate.
May be assigned duties that differ from those in the job description to respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.