What are the responsibilities and job description for the DENTIST position at COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC?
POSITION PURPOSE:
Dentist serves as a member of an integrated Health Care team, under the supervision of a Dental Director. Utilizing their knowledge and clinical skills, they provide basic comprehensive professional dental services.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
Graduated from an ADA Accredited School of Dentistry.
Licensure / Certification:
Current licensure to practice dentistry issued by the Florida Board of Dentistry. Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Skills / Ability:
Considerable skill and knowledge of general clinical dentistry and public health practices. Ability to supervise Dental Hygienist and Assistants while promoting patient participation in the program.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (THIS IS A EXEMPT POSITION)
Provide comprehensive professional dental diagnosis and treatment involving all standard procedures, except in situations requiring treatment by a dental specialist.
Procedures include, but may not be limited to placement of restorations, extractions, endodontic therapy, periodontal evaluation and treatment, radiographic interpretation and diagnosis and treatment of various conditions affecting oral health.
Responsibilities include making proper referrals to other dental specialties, medical providers and other agencies.
Provide direct supervision of chair side Dental Assistants.
When applicable participate in appropriate continuing education, in-service training, Quality Improvement Program activities.
Maintain current licensure and/or certification.
Performance includes utilization of management information system to facilitate proper administrative services.
Maintains 80% productivity monthly.
Reports to work on time and ready to work with minimal absenteeism.
Completes B&E (billing and encounter) forms within the same day of intervention.
Provides accurate and timely documentation in patient charts within the same day of intervention.
Adheres to Confidentiality Policies and Procedures / HIPAA Regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
