OPS SENIOR DENTIST - 64914085
State of Florida - Arcadia, FL
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
This is a highly responsible, part-time OPS Senior Dentist position providing professional dental services to the adult and pediatric clients of the DeSoto County Health Department. These duties include: This individual provides dental services consisting of examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures, including emergency, surgical, preventive, and restorative dental care. Performs diagnostic, preventive, restorative and minor surgical procedures within the scope of the dental practice act. Develops treatment plans and maintains treatment records in accordance with the dental practice act. Monitors quality of care to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. This individual assures compliance of all dental record documentation with federal and state law and with Florida Department of Health (DOH) -Bureau of Dental Program expectations. Works independently and makes decisions based on analysis of data and knowledge of dental practice. Maintains skills and completes on-going training to maintain active license in accordance with the dental practice act. Supports the Dental Executive Director in providing guidance regarding the professional work of dental assistants and dental hygienists including assisting in the performance evaluation process. Other duties as assigned including required participation in CHD disaster emergency training and response activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide dental services including examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity.
- Perform diagnostic, preventive, restorative, and minor surgical procedures.
- Develop treatment plans and maintain treatment records in accordance with the dental practice act.
- Monitor quality of care to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Ensure compliance of all dental record documentation with federal and state law.
- Work independently and make decisions based on analysis of data and knowledge of dental practice.
- Maintain skills and complete ongoing training to maintain active license.
- Support the Dental Executive Director in providing guidance to dental assistants and hygienists.
- Participate in CHD disaster emergency training and response activities.
Requirements
- Licensure as a Dentist in accordance with Chapter 466, Florida Statutes.
- Willingness to work emergency duty including special needs or Red Cross Shelters.
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
- Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
- Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
