CONSULTANT, GENERAL DENTISTRY

KFSHRC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dentistry Section at KFSHRC Riyadh seeks a skilled clinician to diagnose and treat dental diseases, provide high quality patient care, and uphold hospital policies. The role includes inpatient and emergency consultations, on-call duties, and ensuring accurate medical records, with opportunities for teaching interns, residents and fellows, and participating in research and educational activities.

The incumbent will also contribute to discharge planning and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school with specialty training.
• Arab or American Board certification or equivalent.
• Membership or fellowship status in UK or Canada or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality patient care in General Dentistry.
• Provides inpatient and ER consultations when requested.
• Maintains accurate medical records and discharge planning.
• On-call service and timely response as per hospital policy.
• Mentors interns, residents and fellows; participates in education programs.
• Engages in clinical and translational research per policy.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Emergency consults

Medical records

Discharge planning

Teaching interns

Research participation

Administrative duties

Policy compliance

Education

Board cert (Arab/American)

Specialty/subspecialty training

Accredited medical school

Job description

Location

Riyadh

Department/Section

General Dentistry Section

Summary

Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of General Dentistry, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital's policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provides high quality patient care in all aspects of General Dentistry according to his/her approved clinical privileges.
• Provides consultation (inpatient, and emergency room) upon request and responds in a timely manner within the prescribed timeframe as outlined in KFSH&RC (Gen. Org.) policy.
• Responsible for the timely completion, competencies, accuracy and eligibility of the medical record.
• Provides on-call service and ensures availability and response time within the prescribed timeframe in accordance with hospital policy.
• Conducts daily morning rounds to identify patients ready for discharge. Ensures that discharge orders are written 24 hours prior to discharge.
• Performs any other clinical responsibilities related to General Dentistry, as assigned.

Academic Responsibilities

• Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision to interns, residents and fellows as assigned.
• Participates in Department's educational activities and training programs. Partakes in national and international medical conferences.
• Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and continuing education requirements.
• Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of post graduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of KFSH&RC (Gen. Org.).

Administrative Responsibilities

• Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Chairman.
• Participates in all mandatory departmental activities and serves on departmental and hospital committees and other administrative functions, as required.
• Assists the department in the development and implementation of techniques and practices that help maximize the utilization of all resources within the department and across the KFSH&RC (Gen. Org.).
• Abides by the current hospital and medical staff bylaws, all relevant rules, regulations and policies and keeps updated of any changes that might occur.
• Follows all hospital-related policies and procedures.
• Participates in self-and others education, training and development as applicable.

Education

Graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of required period of training in specialty and/or subspecialty, with Arab or American Board certification, membership and/or fellowship status in the United Kingdom and/or Canada or their equivalent.

Experience Required

Seven (7) Years of training in specialty or subspecialty plus postgraduate training experience must be equal to or exceed seven (7) years' experience in the subspecialty.