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

Hchmd; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Health Care for the Homeless is seeking a part-time Dentist to perform comprehensive dental care for our patients in Baltimore, MD. The role includes exams, prophylaxis, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns and bridges, and radiograph interpretation.

The Dentist will supervise dental assistants and hygienists, maintain patient records, and participate in program improvements while ensuring HIPAA compliance and quality care.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree from an accredited dentistry program.
• Maryland dental license required.
• Maryland prescribing license required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses dental conditions and plans treatment for patients.
• Performs prophylaxis, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns and bridges as needed.
• Interprets radiographs and provides follow-up dental care.
• Maintains patient charts and records accurately.
• Oversees dental assistants and hygienists in daily operations.
• Supports program initiatives and ensures scheduling aligns with compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Team player

Cultural sensitivity

Education

DDS/DMD or dental degree

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Dentist - Part Time 2 8-hour shifts per week M,W, or F# Dentist - Part Time 2 8-hour shifts per week M,W, or F421 Fallsway - Baltimore, MD 21202## OverviewSalary Range$56,014.00 - $67,215.00 Salary## Dentist - PT 2 8-hour Shift Per Week M, W, or FOverviewAs 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 Responsibilities* Applies the principles of Standards of Care, from pediatric to geriatric dentistry, when providing individualized dental care to clients* Diagnoses 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 hygiene* Maintains, updates, and reviews patient charts, records, and information* Identifies clients who require specialized care and initiates and tracks specialty referrals* Clinically supervises and manages dental assistants and dental hygienist* Under 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 Responsibilities*In 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 *balance** Actively participates in performance improvement activities and actively participates in advocacy activities that support the mission of Health Care for the Homeless* Protects our client’s personal health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant Health Care related IT security regulations* Performs other duties on an as-needed basis## QualificationsKnowledge, Experience, and Skills**Formal Education and Training*** Completion of a state recognized Dentistry program* Current licensure to practice Dentistry in Maryland* Current licensure to prescribe medication in the state of Maryland**Experience** * Two years of direct clinical care experience, preferably working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary clinical setting* Direct 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 preferred* GPR and AEGD residency preferred**Skills*** Excellent interpersonal skills to interact and maintain relationships with a wide range of personalities* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Demonstrated proficiency with EMRs* Able to cope with interruptions, be flexible, and be a team player* Culturally sensitive working with staff and clients from diverse backgrounds* Experience working with ill, disabled, emotionally upset and sometimes hostile clients/patientsWorking Conditions and Physical Requirements| | | | | | || --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- || **Activity** | | **Some** | **Freq** | **Work Position %** | || Lift | 0-50 lbs. | x | | Sitting | 60% || Carry | 0-50 lbs. | x | | Walking | 20% || Push | 0-50 lbs. | x | | Standing | 20% || Pull | 0-50 lbs. | x | | | || Stoop, Kneel | | X | | | || Crawl | | N/A | | | || Climb | | N/A | | | || Balance | | N/A | | | || | | | || --- | --- | --- | --- || **Physical Requirements** | | **Hazards** | || *Mark 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.* | || x | Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) | X | Use of Latex Gloves || | Perform shift work | | Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents || | Maneuver weight of patients | X | Exposure to moving mechanical parts || x | Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder | X | Exposure to dust/fumes || | Reach above shoulder | X | Exposure to potential electrical shock || x | Repetitive arm/hand movements | X | Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy || x | Finger Dexterity | X | Exposure to high pitched noises || | Color Vision | X | Exposure to communicable diseases\\* || | Acuity – far | X | Blood born pathogen exposure || | Acuity – near | | Gaseous risk exposure || | Depth perception | | || | On Call | | |\\**May be exposed to infectious disease with little likelihood of harm if established procedures are followed*