Mobile Dentist *part-time

Comprehensive Community Action Program • Cranston, RI

156d

About The Position

We are seeking a Dentist specializing in pediatric mobile dentistry. A full-time or part-time position responsible for providing clinical dental services and preventive dental care in a pediatric mobile setting. The Staff Dentist supervises the dental assistant and dental hygienist on the pediatric mobile unit.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited dental school.
• Completion of an accredited general practice residency program is preferred.
• Ability to be clinically fluent in Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required, hospital privileges preferred.
• FTCA coverage or private professional malpractice insurance obtainable.
• Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of RI.
• Current CPR (BLS) certifications. ACLS preferred.
• Rhode Island DPS and DEA registrations.
• Medicare and Medicaid provider numbers.

Responsibilities

• Examines individuals requesting care, diagnoses their dental/oral conditions, prescribes, and carries out, or directs others in carrying out appropriate dental/oral treatment.
• Records patient-dentist transactions in the patient's dental record accurately and completely.
• Educates individuals in oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention.
• Serves on the dental staff and other center committees as assigned.
• Prepares specific reports as requested by the community health center's Dental Director.
• Assists in the provision of continuing education, on-the-job training, and the orientation of community health center staff.
• Designs, develops, and implements appropriate Dental Department policies, protocols and procedures.
• Assists in the provision of technical assistance and health education to the community.
• Participates in short- and long-term program planning for the Dental Department and the agency.
• Provides consultation to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors regarding dental and oral health issues.
• Travels, when necessary, to fulfill the corporation's needs and attends meetings as necessary.
• Assists in the coordination and integration of the corporation's dental programs and services.
• Responsible for personal full compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures.
• Participates in recruitment/retention activities of the corporation as necessary.
• Performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.
• Maintains patient confidentiality with regard to personal, medical, dental and billing information.
• Participates in all QI activities including peer review.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Health insurance
• Vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health reimbursement accounts
• Tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous vacation, sick and personal days
• Up to 12 available paid holidays for full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees