Dentist - Part Time 2 8-hour shifts per week M,W, or F

Health Care For the Homeless Inc; Baltimore (MD); In loco; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Health Care for the Homeless Inc. in Baltimore, MD seeks a licensed Dentist to deliver comprehensive dental care to underserved patients. You will perform exams, prophylaxis, fillings, extractions, endodontics, crowns and bridges, and interpret radiographs while supervising dental staff.

The role emphasizes standards of care across pediatric to geriatric patients, chart maintenance, referrals, HIPAA compliance, and participation in performance improvement under the dental director.

Competenze

• Formal education in dentistry completed and MD license to practice in Maryland.
• Two years of direct clinical care experience, preferably in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Residency in GPR/AEGD is preferred but not required.

Mansioni

• Diagnose dental conditions, evaluate oral health, and plan treatments.
• Provide prophylaxis, fillings, extractions, endodontics, periodontal treatment, root canals, crowns and bridges.
• Supervise dental assistants and hygienists; maintain patient charts and records.
• Identify patients needing specialty care and refer accordingly; participate in referrals and scheduling.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Formazione

DDS/DMD Maryland license

GPR/AEGD residency preferred

Strumenti

EMR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

OverviewAs a member of the Health Care for the Homeless team, the Dentist performs dental services for Health Care for the Homeless patients including oral examinations, prophylaxis, fillings, extractions, endodontia, periodontal surgery, root canals, crowns and bridges; and interprets radiographs; and performs follow-up services.Key Role ResponsibilitiesApplies the principles of Standards of Care, from pediatric to geriatric dentistry, when providing individualized dental care to clientsDiagnoses dental conditions, evaluates oral health, plans, and provides dental treatment to patients through prophylaxis, fillings, extractions, endodontics, periodontal treatment, root canals, crowns and bridges.Provides preventive education and demonstrates oral hygieneMaintains, updates, and reviews patient charts, records, and informationIdentifies clients who require specialized care and initiates and tracks specialty referralsClinically supervises and manages dental assistants and dental hygienistUnder direction of dental director, takes lead in management of programmatic initiatives including preparation for compliance visits, participating in development, advocacy and performance improvement efforts, and overseeing clinical schedulesKey Agency ResponsibilitiesIn addition to role responsibilities, each staff member of Health Care for the Homeless has the following responsibilities as a part of their employment:Models and reinforces the Health Care for the Homeless “core values” of dignity, authenticity, hope, justice, passion and balanceActively participates in performance improvement activities and actively participates in advocacy activities that support the mission of Health Care for the HomelessProtects our client’s personal health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant Health Care related IT security regulationsPerforms other duties on an as-needed basisKnowledge, Experience, and SkillsFormal Education and TrainingCompletion of a state recognized Dentistry programCurrent licensure to practice Dentistry in MarylandCurrent licensure to prescribe medication in the state of MarylandExperienceTwo years of direct clinical care experience, preferably working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary clinical settingDirect client care experience with populations similar to clients of Health Care for the Homeless; experience in a community or public health setting working with the underserved is preferredGPR and AEGD residency preferredSkillsExcellent interpersonal skills to interact and maintain relationships with a wide range of personalitiesStrong written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated proficiency with EMRsAble to cope with interruptions, be flexible, and be a team playerCulturally sensitive working with staff and clients from diverse backgroundsExperience working with ill, disabled, emotionally upset and sometimes hostile clients/patientsWorking Conditions and Physical RequirementsActivitySomeFreqWork Position %Lift0-50 lbs.xSitting60%Carry0-50 lbs.xWalking20%Push0-50 lbs.xStanding20%Pull0-50 lbs.xStoop, KneelXCrawlN/AClimbN/ABalanceN/APhysical RequirementsHazardsMark with an X if this is a physical requirement for this job.Mark with an X if this is a potential hazard for this job.xManual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)XUse of Latex GlovesPerform shift workExposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsManeuver weight of patientsXExposure to moving mechanical partsxHear alarms/telephone/tape recorderXExposure to dust/fumesReach above shoulderXExposure to potential electrical shockxRepetitive arm/hand movementsXExposure to x ray/electromagnetic energyxFinger DexterityXExposure to high pitched noisesColor VisionXExposure to communicable diseases*Acuity – farXBlood born pathogen exposureAcuity – nearGaseous risk exposureDepth perceptionOn Call*May be exposed to infectious disease with little likelihood of harm if established procedures are followed