Dentist

Job description

HOMETOWN Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center that offers medical, dental, & behavioral health services, has an immediate opening for a Dentist at our Dexter location. With offices located in Newport, Pittsfield, Dover-Foxcroft & Dexter, our experienced and compassionate staff strive to provide each and every patient with individual attention, thoughtfulness, and kindness.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dentist diagnoses and treats problems with a patient's teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth; also provides advice and instruction on taking care of teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health; provides dental services to general public patients with diverse cultural and socioeconomic back grounds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides high-quality dental health care to all who request services, including assessment and treatment; performs basic dentistry services including, but not limited to: extractions, restorations, impressions, x-rays and oral exams.
• Promotes patient education for good dental health, including preventative care and smoking cessation counseling for patients.
• Provides referrals for specialty care, case management and hygienist care as appropriate.
• Encourages appropriate services through written treatment plans and referrals or recall.
• Documents patients' clinical charts, including treatment plans.
• Functions effectively as member of dental clinic team with appropriate day-to-day clinical direction; oversees and mentors dental students as assigned.
• Attends required staff meetings and, as requested, participates in program planning.
• Complies with and shares in implementation of all OSHA safety and infection control requirements.
• Conforms to the terms of employment contract, all grant and funding conditions, and any relevant agreements between the Health Center and other entities.
• Maintains knowledge in the dental field, and stays current on all required training for licensure.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Good organizational skills to handle multiple priorities while remaining professional and calm.
• Ability to work with many diverse people.
• Effective telephone skills.
• Strong level of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of materials and information handled.
• Must able to make suggestions on workflow or system efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to work independently and be self directed and flexible.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to perform functions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work at a high-volume level of accuracy.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Be committed to the mission of the Hometown Health Center.
• Behave in a professional manner and consistently demonstrate and promote the values of respect, honesty, and dignity for the patient, families, and all members of the healthcare team.
• Committed to the constant pursuit of excellence and teamwork in improving the care of the patient and families of Hometown Health Center and the Patient Centered Medical Home Neighborhood.
• Be punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately.
• Perform duties in a conscientious, cooperative manner.
• Perform required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors.
• Be neat and maintain a professional appearance.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect the Practice by abiding by laws and principles related to confidentiality; keeps information concerning Practice Operations, patients and employees confidential.
• This position requires compliance with Health Center's compliance standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the Clerical Data Entry Specialist's regular performance evaluation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the Incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and sit; prolonged standing is required. Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel, dental instruments, as well as operation of a standard computer keyboard; reach with hands and arms and talk, see and hear. Eye hand coordination and finger and manual dexterity required. The employee must regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, including assist with moving patients, as well as bend, stoop, stretch or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work has frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a dental practice setting; work is performed in a busy dental office environment and involves frequent contact with staff, patients, and the public. Work may be stressful at times. At times, must interact with irate patients and remain calm and professional. Working extended hours may be required as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR POSITION:

Experience and Skill Requirements: The following experience and skills are considered essential:

• Prior experience as a licensed dentist strongly preferred. Clinical and public health experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all aspects of basic dentistry services and to work as a team member.
• Computer experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office software products required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other patients, others employees and the public.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong commitment to public health dentistry.
• Ability to read, interprets, and applies dental policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities.

Education Requirements: The following education requirements are considered essential:

• Advanced Degree from accredited School of Dentistry.
• Licensed Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) required.
• Licensed as a Dentist in the State of Maine.
• Valid DEA license to prescribe narcotics.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of family dentistry.
• Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to Dentistry and to community health centers.
• Will have up-to-date training and certification in Healthcare Providers Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Health and Safety Institute. Must obtain within 3 months if not current at hire.

HOMETOWN Health Center offers the following employee benefits package:

• Earned benefits time (includes sick, vacation, holiday)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance first $10,000.00
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental insurances including Cancer, Accident, Specific Illness Insurances, Legal Shield & Identity Theft protection
• Pet Insurance
• 401k Plan with up to 5% Employer Match
• Educational Benefits
• Discount on Verizon services

Hometown Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Job Type: Full-time