Dentist
Company: Public Health Management Corporation
Location: Palm Springs
Posted on: April 30, 2024
Job Description:
PHMC Care Clinic
Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA
DescriptionPHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC
requires that all employees are fully vaccinated with the Covid-19
vaccine before the first day of employment. PHMC will offer the
Vaccination at no extra cost at one of our Health Centers.Job
Overview:The Dentist is a full-time position working under the
supervision of the Dental Director. The Dentist provides
professional, high-quality dental diagnosis, treatment and
education to a broad range of patients, including children,
adolescents and adults. The Dentist also participates in the
ongoing evaluation of Dental Program operations to assure the
delivery of high-quality services that support the financial
sustainability of the program in compliance with all regulatory
agencies (e.g. OSHA, DPH, Joint
Commission).RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides hands-on dental care in a
variety of settings while achieving the highest levels of
appropriateness, quality, efficiency, accessibility and
responsiveness.Performance expectations:
- Maintains full appointment schedule for office practice and
other settings
- Provides a full range of general dental services within the
dentist's defined scope of training
- Utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment
techniques
- Refers patients to specialists and relevant patient care
components as appropriate
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment
regimens as appropriate
- Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of dental
technical and support staff as required
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures and
objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives and safety,
environmental and/or infection control standards
- Maintains necessary credentialing, licensure and continuing
education requirements
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assignedSkills:
- Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control
standards
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern
dentistry and oral surgery
- Thorough knowledge of dental terminology and dental
science
- Thorough understanding of the theories, methods and procedures
for the prevention of dental diseases and the required corrective
treatment
- Knowledge of community-based dental environment
- Ability to supervise and train employees, to include
organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments
- 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
- Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and
progress
- Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care
aides and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in
correct usage
- Ability to develop and implement individualized dental care
plans for patients
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
- A team-player
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Responds constructively to pressure situations and time
limits
- Accepts and offers guidance and supervision as appropriate
- Attends and participates in staff meetings to review team
progress in meeting financial and productivity goals for the dental
program
- Places a high value on personal and departmental performance
excellence
- Adheres to office dress code and standards of
behaviorExperience:Minimum of 1 year experience in a dental clinic
environment with knowledge of community-based dental
services.Education Requirement:DDS or DMD degree from an accredited
dental school
- Current licensure in the state of Pennsylvania
- Valid DEA license to prescribe narcotics
- Current CPR/AED certificationBased on experience and includes
full benefits.The above information is intended to describe the
most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be
construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and
skills required in order to perform the work. PHMC reserves the
right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the
business need arises. Additionally, this job description is not
intended as an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and the
health center continues to maintain its status as an at-will
employer.
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Keywords: Public Health Management Corporation, Lynwood , Dentist, Healthcare , Palm Springs, California
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