Dentist (Part-Time)

PHMC serves as both a direct service provider to individuals, families, and communities across the region and an intermediary agent, managing large-scale contracts, government and philanthropic partnerships, and multidisciplinary initiatives that require operational sophistication, strategic leadership, and deep mission alignment.

Reports To: Dental Director

Division: PHMC Health

Job Overview:

The Dentist is a part-time position working under the supervision of the Dental Director, for two days a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 ensure 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.
• 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 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
• Completes patient notes in the electronic health record system within 48 hours of the patient visit
• Completes chart reviews as instructed periodically
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Skills:

• 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 the community-based dental environment
• Ability to supervise and train employees, including 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,s and progress
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aides, and the ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage
• Ability to develop and implement individualized dental treatment plans for patients

Behavioral Qualities:

• 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 behavior
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Uses sick time appropriately

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of community-based dental services.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Education:

• 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 certification

Pay Grade: 28

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.