Part-Time Dentist

Atchison Community Health Clinic, Inc.; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health clinic in Atchison is seeking a Part-Time Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care services, including examinations, preventative and operative dentistry, and emergency dental care. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment, focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of current dental technologies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Examines, diagnoses, treats and prescribes medications for patients.
• Performs preventative and operative dental services.
• Maintains dental records and ensures compliance with infection control policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ability to perform duties to standard of care

Dental Technology

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Job Summary:

Provides comprehensive dental care services in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases, injuries and/or deformities; performs related work as required.

Description

Job Summary:

Provides comprehensive dental care services in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases, injuries and/or deformities; performs related work as required.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Examines, diagnosis, treats and prescribes medications to patients of the Clinic
• Ability to administer local anesthetic
• Ability to administer nitrous oxide when indicated
• Provides dental services including (when equipped);
• Preventative dental services, i.e. prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, fluoride treatment, varnishes and/or sealants, radiographic procedures, educating patients
• Operative dentistry, i.e. fillings and crowns
• Pediatric dental services
• Oral surgery, i.e. simple to moderately complex extractions
• Endodontics on selected cases determined by professional judgement and if clinic becomes equipped to offer endodontic procedures
• Emergency dental care
• Referring any patients that present to the clinic with needed treatment that is outside the scope of individual general dentists’ expertise.
• Maintains dental records for each patient in accordance with the Clinic’s policies and procedures.
• Provides inpatient dental services within his/her scope of training and ability.
• Review radiological and medical reports and incorporates findings into plan of care
• Detection and diagnosis of dental diseases including but not limited to decay, periodontal disease, abscesses and broken/fractured teeth.
• Manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply and directory of emergency numbers.
• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  
  

Requirements

Skills:

• Ability to work as a team member and to maintain positive work environment and represent the clinic and staff in a positive manner.
• Ability to work with patients of all races, gender, age and socioeconomic status.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties to standard of care.
• Ability to use Dental Technology.
  
  

Physical Demands

Physical Abilities

Stand Frequently

Walk Frequently

Sit Frequently

Handling/Fingering Constantly

Reach Outward Occasionally

Reach above Shoulder Occasionally

Climb Occasionally

Crawl Not Applicable

Bend Frequently

Push Pull

12 lbs or less Frequently

13-25 lbs Occasionally

26-40 lbs Not Applicable

41-100 lbs Not Applicable

Lift Carry

10 lbs or less Constantly

11-20 lbs Occasionally

21-50 lbs Occasionally

51-100 lbs Occasionally

Over 100 lbs Not Applicable

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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