General Dentist

Primary Health Solutions • Eaton, OH

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About The Position

The General Dentist provides clinical dental services and preventive dental care in a community health center setting. The role supervises dental assistants and dental hygienists when the Dental Director is absent. The position is listed as exempt in the job details, while the summary describes it as full-time and non-exempt.

The dentist examines patients, diagnoses dental and oral conditions, provides or directs appropriate treatment, and refers patients for specialty care when needed. The role maintains complete and accurate dental records, educates patients about oral health and disease prevention, contributes to department and agency planning, and supports staff training and community health education. The dentist also helps develop dental department policies and procedures, coordinates services across the organization, and represents the corporation in meetings and consultations as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited dental school.
• Hold an unrestricted license to practice dentistry in Ohio, except as noted for commissioned NHSC/PHS officers.
• Maintain current Basic Life Saving certification.
• Hold Ohio DEA registration.
• Have Medicare and Medicaid provider numbers.
• Maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Ability to gain knowledge of the Practice Management System, Microsoft Office Suite, and accounting software.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited general practice residency program.
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices.
• Hospital privileges.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients, diagnose dental and oral conditions, provide or direct appropriate treatment, and refer patients for specialty consultation or treatment in accordance with clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Document patient-dentist transactions in dental records and complete referrals, data collection instruments, and other required paperwork.
• Educate patients about oral health conditions and promote oral disease prevention.
• Serve on dental staff and other center committees as assigned.
• Prepare reports requested by the Dental Director.
• Assist with continuing education, on-the-job training, and staff orientation as requested.
• Develop and implement Dental Department policies, protocols, and procedures as directed by the Dental Director and consistent with accepted professional standards.
• Provide technical assistance and community health education as requested.
• Participate in short- and long-term planning for the Dental Department and agency, including developing goals and objectives.
• Consult with the Executive Director and Board of Directors on dental and oral health issues when the Dental Director is absent.
• Travel and attend meetings as necessary to fulfill organizational needs and represent the corporation or Dental Department.
• Coordinate and integrate dental programs and services with other corporate programs and services for patients’ welfare.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, local, and center requirements governing dentistry and clinical care, as well as requirements concerning personnel, workplace safety, public health, and confidentiality.
• Participate in recruitment and retention activities as necessary.
• Perform other related or necessary tasks as directed by the Dental Director to achieve organizational and program goals.
• Supervise dental assistants and dental hygienists in the absence of the Dental Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time