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Dentist
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. is looking for a Dentist to provide quality and compassionate care and help make an impact with our most underserved populations.
Summary: The Dentist provides the patient with the primary cost effective care, in a competent manner for prevention, diagnosis and treatment for oral disease.
Hours: This is a full-time position that requires the ability to work a flexible schedule. General daytime hours Monday - Friday and at least one evening per week.
Position Responsibilities/Duties:
- Evaluate the patient's total dental care needs and provide personal dental care
- Perform physical assessment by interviewing, recording and interpreting medical, dental and social history of the patient
- Order diagnostic or therapeutic procedures or lab testing
- Develop an accurate identification of patients' health problems based upon correct interpretation of findings
- Record findings, lab and/or diagnostic results and existing dental records
- Develop, implement, and coordinate all aspects of a dental care plan for each individual
- Manage the plan of care by monitoring the patient's response to the therapeutic regimen, recording the patient's process and counseling if needed
- Initiate referrals, when needed, to other health care providers and/or consulting physicians or dentist, offering counseling when needed, and document all information regarding referral in the medical chart
- Coordinate all aspects of patient care, including discharge and follow-up plans
- Facilitate interaction and cooperation among health care staff involved in the planning and provision of dental care
- Responsible for maintaining a current technical knowledge and is required to seek educational and professional opportunities to enhance clinical practice and competency
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the President/CEO.
- Valid NJ Dental License, CDS, and DEA
- At least 1 year of current working experience; 2 to 4 years preferred
- Doctorate degree
- Valid NJ driver's license
- Strong computer skills: knowledge of MediaDent is a plus
- Bilingual Spanish/English a plus
- Excellent customer services and communication skills
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. provides a rewarding and challenging work environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and a very competitive benefits package which includes: a healthy work/life balance, generous paid time off, floating /paid holidays, competitive wages, Tuition Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan with company contribution, Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Life Insurance.
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Southern Jersey Medical Centers Inc