OPS DENTIST - 64908227 1

State of Florida; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health Charlotte County is seeking a part-time dentist to provide preventive, restorative and minor surgical dental services for eligible patients in accordance with federal and state laws, under the guidance of the State Health and Dental Administrative office. The role includes scheduling patients, maintaining supplies and records, and referring cases as needed.

The incumbent reports to the County Health Department Administrator and participates in staff development and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of statutes and rules governing the programs.
• Skills: use of equipment and supplies related to the position.
• Ability to work with others in a professional, helpful manner and to take/deliver direction.

Responsibilities

• Dental and medical evaluations.
• Diagnosis and treatment planning – including all necessary procedures to make proper diagnosis.
• Restorative procedures (per program limitations).
• Oral surgery procedures (extractions).
• Preventive services, dental and medical.
• Prosthetic services, when indicated (per program limitations).
• All other dental services permitted by Medicaid.
• Other medical and dental referrals as authorized by dental program policy.
• Maintain detailed, accurate and comprehensive client records according to State guidelines.
• Refer clients for medical or specialized dental treatment and/or diagnoses.
• Proficiently operate various types of dental instruments and equipment using proper technique according to established dental practice, OSHA standards and DOH-Charlotte guidelines.
• Involves himself/herself in related community programs, representing the DOH-Charlotte in a positive manner.
• Assists and develops training for paraprofessional dental staff in dental procedures according to protocols.
• Attends and participates in staff development such as staff meetings and in-service education.
• May perform chart peer reviews and support paraprofessionals operating under provider license per protocols.
• Support a learning environment and may serve as preceptor to students.
• Scheduling of patients.
• Ensuring sufficient patient load to meet productivity standards.
• Maintaining adequate supplies and equipment, including schedules for maintenance.
• Maintaining and periodically checking emergency equipment and supplies.
• Performs other related work as required, including dental surveys, screenings, presentations, staff meetings and quality improvement meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Preventive dentistry

Patient care

Communication

Job description

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This part-time position is located at the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOH-Charlotte). The incumbent is responsible for providing preventive, restorative, prosthetic and minor surgical dental services for eligible patients in accordance with all Federal and State laws and within the guidelines established by the State Health and Dental Administrative office. This position reports to the County Health Department Administrator.

• Dental and medical evaluations
• Diagnosis and treatment planning – including all necessary procedures required to make proper diagnosis
• Restorative procedures (per program limitations)
• Oral surgery procedures (extractions)
• Preventive services, dental and medical
• Prosthetic services, when indicated (per program limitations)
• All other dental services permitted by Medicaid
• Other medical and dental referrals as authorized by dental program policy
• Maintain detailed, accurate and comprehensive client records according to State guidelines
• Refer clients for medical or specialized dental treatment and/or diagnoses
• Proficiently operate various types of dental instruments and equipment using proper technique according to established dental practice, OSHA standards and DOH-Charlotte guidelines

Administrative Duties

• Involves him/herself in related community programs, representing the DOH-Charlotte in a positive manner
• Assists and develops training for paraprofessional dental staff in dental procedures according to protocols
• Attends and participates in staff development such as staff meetings and in-service education
• May perform chart peer reviews and support paraprofessionals operating under provider license per protocols
• Support a learning environment and may serve as preceptor to students

Clinical Operations

• Scheduling of patients
• Ensuring sufficient patient load to meet productivity standards
• Maintaining adequate supplies and equipment, including schedules for maintenance
• Maintaining and periodically checking emergency equipment and supplies
• Performs other related work as required, including dental surveys, screenings, presentations, staff meetings and quality improvement meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Statutes, and Rules and Regulations that pertain to the programs.

Skills:

• Use of equipment and supplies related to the position.

Ability to:

• Work with others in a professional, considerate and helpful manner. Projects a positive image of DOH-Charlotte and self.
• Be self-confident, motivated, and enthusiastic drive to perform current job duties and undertake duties of greater responsibility.
• Take and give direction; accept and deliver constructive criticism; and respond and implement suggestions for improvement.
• Accommodate changing situations or plans for satisfactory performance of the job. Able to change easily from one task to another.
• Navigate the Internet, use office suite and assorted software