Dentist examines and treats diseases and injuries of teeth and gums. Performs preventative and maintenance dentistry and educates the patient in proper tooth and gum care. Being a Dentist recommends braces or surgery to correct any malformations. Requires a doctorate degree in dentistry, either a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited school. Additionally, Dentist requires a state licensed to practice. Typically reports to a top management. Dentist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Title: Dentist
Department: Dental
Status: Exempt
Position Classification/Category:
Location: West
Reports To: Dental Director
Direct Reports: None
Responsible for performing a variety of duties related to dental patient care directed by dental director. Providing comprehensive and appropriate dental care and treatment to patients. Providing supervision to Dental Assistant(s) and Dental Hygienist(s) as assigned. Diagnosing patient problems on basis of history, physical examination, interpretation of x-rays, and the assessment of socio-economic and cultural influences while also being responsible for providing a general climate of cooperation and understanding.
CHCC Core Requirements
Essential Functions:
Demonstrated expertise in relevant dental practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned. Demonstrated knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations. Able to communicate effectively. Interacts in a friendly, professional manner with a wide range of staff, physicians and public. Plan, prioritize and complete delegated task with attention to detail. Ability to multitask and manage emergency situations successfully. Proficiency in knowledge of office management, use of computer, software packages, and office machines. Requires excellent organizational, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be able to function as part of a team.
Experience: Knowledge/Experience of JCAHO accreditation process and requirements, as well as all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment.
Additional skills required: Ability to work effectively with consumers from diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds; Ability to work independently and use critical thinking skills; Excellent interpersonal & customer service skills; Strong oral & written communication skills; Demonstrates a positive attitude and respectful, professional customer service. Acknowledges patient’s rights on confidentiality issues, maintains patient confidentiality at all times, and follows HIPAA guidelines and regulations. Proactively acts as patient advocate, responding with empathy and respect to resolve patient and family concerns, and recognizes opportunities for improvement to meeting patient concerns. Proactively continues to educate self on providing quality care and improving professional skills.
Additional skills preferred: Bilingual in Spanish/English.
Education: Required- D.D.S or D.M.D from an Accredited School of Dentistry. Licensed to practice dentistry in all relevant states assigned.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The Mission of Charlotte Community Health Clinic is to provide the highest quality, patient centered, health care services for low-income and other underserved individuals.
Our Vision is a healthy community where all individuals, regardless of ability to pay, will have access to comprehensive, coordinated quality health care.
We screen potential employees to first ensure alignment with our core requirements followed by the requisite position skills set. In doing so, we need staff committed to this mission who will do their best to live and work the characteristics of our core values as we strive to care for ever increasing members of the communities we serve.
Charlotte Community Health Clinic offers high-quality medical, dental, and behavioral health services for children and adults. We work towards a healthy community where all individuals, regardless of ability to pay, have access to comprehensive health care.
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