Perm Dentist

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications):

Education:

• D.D.S. degree from an accredited university.

• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration.

Experience:

• Direct patient dental care experience preferred.

Licenses / Certifications:

• Maintain required continued education for Dental License.

• Anesthetic endorsement.

• Current CPR/BLS.

• Current Washington Dental License.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides comprehensive public health oriented dental services (consistent with the Department scope of work) to eligible persons to include: diagnostic, consultation/referral, emergency, preventive, restorative (operative), periodontics, and oral surgery services.

• Ensures compliance with IHS; provide supervision to Dental Staff when needed.

• Provides in-service training to staff as needed.

• Participates in specialty clinics with other members of the health team (e.g., health fairs, preventive presentations); and works collaboratively with other members in planning to meet the health needs and compliance of patients.

• Attends and participates in staff meetings, assist and work with supervisor in maintaining communication relative to overall operation of the clinic.

• Participates in inter-departmental activities as necessary to maintain/promote high clinic morale, and thus ensures an effective organization.

• Assists supervisor in areas of patient communications and reception area support as appropriate (e.g., proper appointment timing, chart maintenance, protocols).

• Assures that the clinic practices safe prevention and treatment methods, and scrupulously complies with recommended and mandated health-provider regulations/guidelines.

• Contributes to the overall improvement of dental services and assures the highest quality standards for patient services.

• Participates in appropriate continuing education opportunities, shares information/findings, and institute methods, practices and protocols, as appropriate.

• Represents the highest standards of the dental profession and manifests appropriate caregiver demeanor.

• Strives to promote KVHs image and standing in the larger community.

• Acts as a role model for, and provides information and encouragement to, those members of the KVH patient community who may aspire to work in healthcare careers.

• Consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment and following safety protocols to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

• Perform other duties as assigned.