Dentist

Job Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Dental Director, provides dental services and care to dental patients

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

(Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)

• Provides the following dental services within the scope of the current California Dental Practice Act, Business and Professions Code, and Dental Board of California license:
• Supervision and training of dental assisting/reception staff
• Medical history review and preoperative consultation with allied health care providers
• Oral, head and neck physical examination to develop diagnoses
• Read dental radiographs to detect pathosis and develop diagnoses
• Creation of individualized dental treatment plans
• Periodontal care and oral hygiene instruction
• Endodontic therapy
• Restorative fillings
• Fixed and removable prosthetics services
• Limited oral surgery
• Limited dental cosmetic procedures
• Palliative care for acute dental pain
• Administration of local anesthesia
• Prescribing of medication
• Post operative care
• Provide continuous care through recall and preventative care plans
• Facilitate the referral of patients to dental/medical specialists
• Modifies electronic and hard copy patient records to document factors that pertain to past, current and planned dental treatments
• Maintains the integrity of the electronic and hard copy patient records in accordance with SMDC protocol and existing HIPAA requirements
• Provides performance evaluation feedback to the Dental Director of supervised dental assistant and reception staff
• Completes annual peer and chart audits according to SMDC protocol
• Assumes responsibility for all assigned duties and patient care in the absence of the Dental Director
• Assists with the completion and documentation of SMDC compliance audits and inspections
• Attends all SMDC general staff and interdepartmental meetings
• Collaborates in the development and completion of department quality improvement goals
• Assists in the development of improved workplace safety practices
• Reports hazardous working conditions according to SMDC protocol and OSHA guidelines
• Adheres to standards for infection control in accordance with SMDC, local, state, and federal OSHA regulations
• Completes annual SMDC provider credentialing and complies with all National Practitioner Databank requests for information
• Completes continuing education requirements to maintain Dental license in good standing

Job Specifications:

Education and Experience:

Essential:

• D.D.S. or D.M.D. Degree from an accredited U.S. School of Dentistry
• Dental license in good standing issued by the California State Board
• 2 years dental practice experience
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification
• DEA Certificate

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a Tribal Health dental clinic
• 4 or more years dental practice experience

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential:

• Ability to provide and perform high quality dental services
• Ability to research and analyze data and make sound judgments
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations governing the maintenance of dental records
• Ability to remain current and up to date in dental practices
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients and staff
• Ability to complete forms, documents and reports correctly
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Working knowledge of electronically based dental practice management databases
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook and internet web search
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
• Ability to accept constructive criticism

Desirable:

• Proficiency in Dentrix Dental Practice Management software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Multi-lingual

Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:

Direct:              None

Indirect:            None