Mobile Dentist

Comcap; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually

Generous vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a part-time Dentist specializing in pediatric mobile dentistry. The role includes providing clinical dental services while supervising staff in a mobile setting. Candidates should hold a dental degree and unrestricted license in Rhode Island, with preferred qualifications in bilingualism and public health knowledge. This position entails a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work at various locations.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in Rhode Island required.
• Current CPR and ACLS certifications preferred.
• Must maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
• CPR/BLS certifications required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine individuals, diagnose conditions, and prescribe dental treatments.
• Record patient information accurately in dental records.
• Educate individuals on oral health and disease prevention.
• Serve on dental staff and center committees as assigned.
• Develop and implement dental department policies and procedures.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of public health

CPR/BLS certification

Clinical dentistry knowledge

Education

Graduation from accredited dental school

Completion of an accredited general practice residency

Job description

Overview

CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Dentist specializing in pediatric mobile dentistry. A part-time position responsible for providing clinical dental services and preventive dental care in a pediatric mobile setting. The Staff Dentist supervises the dental assistant and dental hygienist on the pediatric mobile unit.

Work Schedule Demands

Part-time positions, hours to be determined by our Dental Directors. Due to the nature of the job, this individual must be flexible with their schedule to accommodate the client population. May be required to work at any CCAP location. Evenings and special events as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental school
• Completion of an accredited general practice residency program is preferred
• Ability to be clinically fluent in Spanish preferred
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required, hospital privileges preferred
• FTCA coverage or private professional malpractice insurance obtainable
• Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of RI (Not applicable to commissioned NHSC/PHS officers)
• Current CPR (BLS) certifications. ACLS preferred
• Rhode Island DPS and DEA registrations
• Medicare and Medicaid provider numbers
• Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations
• Complete all required background checks

Key Responsibilities

• Examines individuals requesting care, diagnoses their dental/oral conditions, prescribes, and carries out, or directs others in carrying out as appropriate to scope of service, appropriate dental/oral treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Records patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided. Completes referrals, data collections instruments and other records or paperwork as required by the corporation.
• Educates individuals in oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention.
• Serves on the dental staff and other center committees as assigned.
• Prepares specific reports as requested by the community health center’s Dental Director.
• Assists in the provision of continuing education, on-the-job training, and the orientation of community health center staff as requested.
• Designs, develops, and implements appropriate Dental Department policies, protocols and procedures as directed by the Dental Director which follow the most current accepted professional standards.
• Assists in the provision of technical assistance and health education to the community as requested.
• Participates in short- and long-term program planning for the Dental Department and the agency, including development of goals and objectives.
• Provides consultation to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors regarding dental and oral health issues in the absence of the Dental Director.
• Travels, when necessary, to fulfill the corporation’s needs and attends meetings as necessary to represent the corporation and/or the Dental Department.
• Assists in the coordination and integration of the corporation’s dental programs and services with other corporate programs and services for the welfare of the corporation’s patients.
• Responsible for personal full compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures governing the practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, workplace safety, public health, and confidentiality.
• Participates in recruitment/retention activities of the corporation as necessary.
• As directed by the Dental Director, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.
• Always maintains patient confidentiality with regard to personal, medical, dental and billing information.
• Participates in all QI activities including peer review.

Skills and Abilities

• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient settings.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of modern dentistry as related to public health organizations and community health programs as well as current social and economic problems pertaining to public health and their impact on primary health care.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prolonged sitting or standing may be required. Those physical movements and the degree of mobility normally associated with the practice of primary care dentistry will be performed on a repetitive basis. The ability to distinguish letters and symbols, as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals, and copiers is required. Work under stressful conditions as well as irregular hours may be required. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation, and other conditions common to a clinical environment may routinely be encountered.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, an Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and up to 13 paid holidays for all eligible employees. Some benefits are included for part-time employees.

CCAP strives to cultivate and sustain a workforce devoted to providing compassionate and respectful care to all patients and clients. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, terminations, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.