PRN Staff Dentist

East Tennessee State University•Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

East Tennessee State University, College of Nursing, is seeking a temporary Staff Dentist at the Johnson City Community Health Center (JCCHC), a state-of-the-art facility on par with any of its kind in the United States. Funded by a generous grant from the U.S. Department of Health Resources and Services Administration, it was established through the vision of leaders at ETSU, the College of Nursing and the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences, all of whom are dedicated to providing access to basic health care services for all in our community and region. Under the direction of the Dental Clinic Manager/Executive Director, the staff dentist is responsible for the provision of professional, high-quality dental treatment and education and/or consultation to a broad range of patients at the Johnson City Community Health Center Dental Clinic. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disclaimer: The job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list if all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

DDS or DMD degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in general dentistry.
Current Iicensure in the state of Tennessee.
Valid DEA license to prescribe narcotics.
Current CPR/ AED certification.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern dentistry and oral surgery.
Knowledge of dental terminology and dental science.
Knowledge of community-based dental environment.
Thorough understanding of the theories, methods and procedures for the prevention of dental diseases and the required corrective treatment.
Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of dental evaluations, diagnosis and treatment.
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Knowledge of ethical and legal standards for the delivery of dental care.
Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aides and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage.
Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress.
Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.
Ability to develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients.
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.
Able to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
Able to offer guidance and supervision in a constructive and appropriate manner.
Displays outstanding leadership skills.
Responds constructively to pressure situations and time limits.
Maintains patient confidentiality.