Job description

For the safety of our employees and patients, and to be compliant with the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 vaccination requirement, all CenterPlace Health staff and new hires, are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19, consistent with federal, state, and local law.

This position will provide services at any of our 6 locations.

SUMMARY:

CenterPlace Health believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to highlight the primary duties, qualifications, and scope of the position, but not limit the incumbent nor the Company to only the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her full capabilities wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Management:

• Provides direct dental services

• Performs general dentistry in each clinic as scheduled to include dental examinations, diagnosis and treatment as indicated on eligible clients.

• Formulates plan of treatment for patients’ teeth mouth issue(s).

• Utilizes preventive and restorative treatment measures as first option when appropriate, in line with standards of good dental practice.

• Maintains detailed, accurate and complete comprehensive client records at all times, according to guidelines

• Refers clients for medical or specialized dental treatment and/or diagnosis of related problems as is appropriate.

• Operates proficiently various types of dental instruments and equipment using proper technique according to established dental practice, OSHA standards and CPH guidelines.

• Applies fluoride or sealants to teeth.

• Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.

• Analyze or evaluate dental needs to define changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.

Patient Education:

• Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.

• Produce or evaluate dental health educational materials.

Dental Electronic Health Record (EHR):

• Accurately and efficiently enters documentation into the EHR.

• Ensures all EHR documentation is completed accurately and timely.

• Cosigns charts as required in a timely fashion.

QI/QA:

• Actively participates in quality improvement projects.

• Participates in ongoing peer review of dental records, and actively participates in committee assignments, and QA/QI activities.

• Participates Continuing Dental Education activities.

• Assists in identification, evaluation and intervention of quality issues in the dental setting.

Leadership:

• Maintains ethical and professional standards deemed appropriate by peers.

• Supervises team activities.

• Provides supervision, education and direct assistance when appropriate and as reasonable, considering the provider’s training and capabilities.

• Assists with management of patient flow to assure effective and efficient care is provided to all patients

Other:

• Appropriately applies patient evaluation and management processes to clinical situations.

• Maintains use of universal precautions at all times.

• Completes Daily/Day end activities as assigned.

• Completes all required training and attends meetings, as assigned.

• Protects/observes patient confidentiality per policies and procedures.

• Recognizes and responds appropriately to violent/abusive situations, bomb threats, fire and emergency situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Experience/Skills/Abilities/Education/Certifications):

• DDS or DMD
• Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry and completion of approved dental residency.

• Current with and continuous maintenance of all required CME credits.

• Has a minimum of 2 years clinical experience or equivalent working in a dental practice.
• Current license to practice dentistry in the State of Florida.
• Able to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of care to patients.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Friendly and personable demeanor.
• Technical skills.
• Knowledge of proper, safe, efficient usage of current equipment/software.
• Knowledge and ability to use Office 365 programs including Outlook and Word.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, often for prolonged periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and see, speak, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: Medical/Dental Office

Supervisory Responsibilities: Dental assistants, novice dentists, and students (as reasonable).

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
In compliance with the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 vaccination requirement, all CenterPlace Health staff and new hires, are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19, consistent with federal, state, and local law.

Work Location: One location

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