What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist position at East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center?
GNCHC is seeking a Staff Dentist to provide quality oral-health care services to patients of our busy, multicultural dental practice in Columbus. Practicing at an FQHC like Good Neighbor allows you to have an impact on the oral health of many including those who or self-employed as well as those who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford care. Services will emphasize the prevention and treatment of disease in our patient population. A bonus to practicing at an FQHC offers an opportunity for improving outcomes via team-based care, given the co-location with medical and behavioral health clinics so our patients can receive comprehensive, affordable care at a convenience.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Practice sound principles of public dental health needs.
2. Participate in the decision-making process concerning the delivery of public dental health services.
3. Preferred: Bi-lingual and bi-cultural awareness of the needs of our uninsured areas, otherwise, willingness to be trained in Cultural Competence.
Client Care
1. Assess the client’s dental health needs by obtaining and/or evaluating the client’s social history.
2. Perform appropriate dental health assessment procedures including, but not limited to radiographic examinations.
3. Order ancillary studies as needed.
4. Perform preventive and restorative dental health care per protocols.
5. Instructs clients in the use of appropriate prophylactic dental care, hygiene, cleansing and flossing technique.
6. Develop and utilize written protocols for educational, preventive and screening purposes.
7. Provide counseling, teaching, treatment and appropriate referrals addressing the dental health needs of the clients.
8. Follow-up clients with suspected abnormal conditions.
9. Provide counseling and instruction about related health needs.
10. Refer clients to other sources of health care/community resources as indicated.
11. Maintain and review client records including referral and follow up systems.
12. Participate in in-service education for staff.
13. Keep abreast of new information and materials by reviewing clearinghouse information, newsletters, and periodicals.
14. All other duties as assigned.
Administrative Duties
1. Accountable for the appropriate dental and surgical instruments and supplies being present at the dental unit and that these are in good working condition.
2. Track Quality measures and other data as required for local, state and federal reporting
3. Timely chart completion and closure
4. All other duties as assigned.