Dentist

OHI - Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc.; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life保险

401(k) Salary Deferral and Match

CME

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI) is seeking a Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care in accordance with professional standards and OHI policies. You will diagnose, treat, and educate patients while documenting thoroughly in EMR and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Requirements include an accredited dental degree, active NJ license, CDS/DEA licenses, and 3–5 years of general dentistry experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Dentistry.
• Active New Jersey Dental License is required.
• CDS and DEA Licenses to prescribe and maintain controlled substances are required.
• BLS for providers through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with all providers and staff to carry out the goals and objectives of OHI according to established policies and procedures.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinic policies, procedures and protocols as needed to achieve OHI goals and objectives.
• Attends and actively participates in departmental and medical staff meetings as required.
• Supports health center colleagues with internal referrals when clinically appropriate.
• Provides oral health assessment, diagnosis and treatment as clinically indicated.
• Ensures documentation in the oral health record justifies prescribed treatment and includes findings/progress, orders, and care plan.
• Provides general dentistry care for all individuals without regard to ability to pay.
• Advises patients on dental care education issues when needed.
• Completes paperwork for billing and medical records within 24 hours of visits.
• Protects patient's oral health by diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, abnormalities of teeth and gums, and preventive procedures.
• Advises patients on good health practices.
• Uses clinical judgment in referrals to specialists as required and per insurance restrictions.
• Performs procedures on patients in need and works to ensure high quality, cost effective care.
• Plans and implements policies and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory mandates.
• Active participant in OHI's Performance Improvement Process and meetings.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with dentists, physicians, and health care staff.
• Works in various settings such as office, mobile van, etc.
• Provides consultation and guidance to dental staff to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Maintains high level of professional skills and knowledge.
• Strives for patient satisfaction through caring and clear communication.
• Presents information to patients at an educational level they understand.
• Listens to patient concerns and resolves or refers appropriately.
• Adheres to treatment protocols as developed.
• Respects patient rights, privacy and dignity.
• Complies with ADA Code of Ethics.
• Participates in safety programs including Emergency Response Team.
• Completes mandatory in-services and meetings required by administration.
• Collaborates with senior management to resolve challenges.

Education

DDS/DMD degree

New Jersey dental license

CDS and DEA licenses

BLS for providers

Job description

Candidate must be able to commit to four, ten-hour shifts.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Dentist is responsible for providing dental care to the patients of Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI) that is consistent with accepted professional standards including diagnosis, preventative, operative, surgical and oral pathologic dental procedures. The Dentist will provide care and services in accordance with the policies and procedures established by OHI, The Joint Commission policies and procedures, OSHA standards, and other safety and health related codes and laws.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with all providers and staff to carry out the goals and objectives of OHI according to established policies and procedures.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinic policies, procedures and protocols as needed to achieve OHI goals and objectives.
• Attends and actively participates in departmental and medical staff meetings as required.
• Supports health center colleagues with internal referrals when clinically appropriate.
• Provides oral health assessment, diagnosis and treatment as clinically indicated.
• Ensures that his/her documentation in the oral health record justifies prescribed treatment and includes findings/progress, oral health orders, and plan of care, in accordance with OHI policy and procedures.
• Provides general dentistry care for all individuals without regard to ability to pay according to OHI policy.
• Advises patients on dental care education issues when needed.
• Effectively and efficiently completes all paperwork requirements for billing and medical records compliance. Ensures all patient charts are completed within 24 hours of the patient visit and the charting is accurate to support clinical and documentation requirements via Electronic Medical Records
• Protects patient's oral health by diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, abnormalities of teeth and gums, and undertaking preventive procedures.
• Advises patients on good health practices.
• Uses effective clinical judgment in referring patients and receiving referrals. Refers patients to specialists when required and in accordance with their insurance restrictions.
• Performs procedures on patients in need. Develops and implements goals and objectives to ensure high quality, cost effective clinical care.
• Plans and implements policies, procedures, and systems to achieve stated goals and to ensure compliance with all regulatory mandates.
• Active participant in OHI's Performance Improvement Process, Departmental meetings and other OHI meetings.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other dentists, physicians, and health care staff members.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings such as the traditional office, mobile dental van, etc.
• Ability to work within a team setting and to relate to the special needs of the patient population.
• Provides consultation, guidance and directions to dental support staff to ensure continuity and quality of services and care.
• Active in continuing and maintaining a high level of professional skills and knowledge.
• Works to ensure patient satisfaction by communicating with patients in a caring and compassionate manner.
• Presents information to patients at an educational level consistent with their understanding.
• Listens attentively to patient complaints and resolves or refers to appropriate individuals.
• Complies with treatment protocols as they are developed and implemented.
• Demonstrates concern for patient’s rights, privacy and dignity.
• Adheres to the American Dental Association Code of Professional Ethics.
• Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an Emergency Response Team.
• Completes all mandatory in-services and attends meetings required by administration.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the Senior Management and Management Teams to resolve departmental and organizational challenges expeditiously, economically, professionally and with minimum disruption to the practice.
• Leads and manages staff by professional example.

Education/Experience/Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited School of Dentistry is required.
• Active State of New Jersey Dental License is required.
• Three to five years of experience in general dentistry with a diverse patient population.
• CDS and DEA Licenses to prescribe and maintain controlled substances are required.
• BLS for providers through American Heart Association

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts with Medical and Dependent Care
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) Salary Deferral and Match
• CME
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• National Health Service Loan Repayment Program