What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist position at Harbor Health Services, Inc.?
The Dentist works within a team to provide dental care for outpatients by focusing on preventive care, oral health, and overall health. The dentist is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth and gums. Position is 16 hours weekly.
Essential Functions:
- Determines and implements effective plan of treatment for patient whether it includes impressions for dentures, extracting diseased teeth, repairing cavities, root canals etc.
- Advises and educates patient about dental health practices.
- Consults with the managers of other patient services to ensure coordination of services for dental treatment plan of patients.
- Enters all pertinent and required information into patient medical record in accordance with procedure and practice in a timely and effective manner.
- During emergency operations may be required to report to work or remain at work.
- Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required/Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
- D.M.D. or D.D.S. from approved dental school or eligibility for limited licensure
- 3 years of experience as a Dentist preferred.
- Current Massachusetts License
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
- Current MCSR and DEA
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Provides functional supervision of the dental assistants, hygienists, students, externs, and residents as assigned and/or as a designee in the absence of the site Lead Dentist.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.