PUBLIC HEALTH DENTIST

Cleveland County; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health agency seeks a dedicated dentist to deliver effective patient care while adhering to clinical protocols. This role involves working in various settings, including clinics and community outreach, providing dental health education and direct care services. Ideal candidates will possess a DMD or DDS degree and have experience in general dentistry, particularly with pediatric patients. The position offers a structured work schedule and the opportunity to influence community dental health positively. Join a team committed to improving public health and making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited dental program with DMD or DDS degree.
• Prior experience in general dentistry and pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental exams, treatment planning, and oral health education.
• Consult with local health care providers for patient treatment.

Skills

Clinical Dentistry

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

DMD or DDS degree

Tools

Dental Equipment

Computer Software

Job description

Requirements

N/A

Job Description

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Summary:
Delivers effective and efficient patient care in compliance with established clinical protocols while maintaining independent professional responsibility for patient care while working to meet agency goals and within departmental guidelines as administered by the Public Health Program Manager. Dentists in this position may provide services in a fixed clinic, mobile dental facility or in a community-based setting. The dentist works with local health agencies and schools to provide dental health education and direct care services for patients. Performs intermediate skilled human support work assisting in the provision of dental services. Work is performed under and supervised by the Nursing Director. The normal work schedule would include Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm with a 30-minute lunch during the school year and Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00p during the summer months at the Health Department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include:
" Performs dental exams, oral diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative or palliative treatment, and oral health education as professionally indicated and within operational guidelines of the dental program.
" Consults and communicates with local health care providers as necessary to assure appropriate dental treatment is rendered to individual patients.
" May be requested to prepare and deliver talks to community groups and agencies for the purpose of explaining the agency's dental health program and to stimulate interest in community dental health issues.
" Participates in staff conferences including evaluation and modification of procedures followed in the dental clinic.
" Participates in audits of dental treatment records to assure quality assurance in patient care.
" Attends professional meetings to maintain and update professional skills necessary to meet standard of care for treatment of adult and pediatric patients; assumes responsibility for attaining mandated CE requirements for continued dental licensure in NC.
" This position directs chair-side performance of dental assistants and dental hygienists.

The responsibilities and duties outlined above are intended to provide a general outline and summary of this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed, with or without notice, to meet the needs of the department and county.

Education & Experience:
Graduate of and have a DMD or DDS degree from a university or college accredited by the Commission of Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Prior experience in general dentistry and pediatrics preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
" Thorough knowledge in the practice of clinical dentistry for adults and children, as well as basic principles of public health dental practice
" Sensitivity to low income and ethnic minority community a must
" Excellent customer service with the ability to establish and maintain effective communication with clients, co-workers and the general public
" Organizing and prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines
" Establish and maintain effective interpersonal work relationships utilizing emotional intelligence skills
" Demonstrate positive example leadership
" Must be detail oriented, with excellent written, verbal communication, and reading comprehension skills
" Ability to exercise sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making, active listening and initiative
" Must possess excellent computer skills
" Ability to operate the agency motor vehicles

Work Environment / Physical Requirements
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
" Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
" Excellent finger dexterity.
" Possess arm-hand steadiness.
" Ability to move and transport of equipment which requires pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, kneeling.
" Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time.
" Exposure to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

License & Certifications:
Valid driver's license and insurable driver's record.
Active license to practice dentistry in North Carolina.
Active Controlled Substance Certificate (DEA) license.
Current CPR certification.
Spanish language skills desirable but not required.
This position is subject to random drug screenings.

Work Location:
This role must work from the location(s) identified at the time of hire with work travel required as needed. Any change of work location, even on a short-term or interim basis, must be reviewed by the Supervisor and HR for approval.

Additional information:
Individuals hired must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Cleveland County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This position is a part of the Cleveland County Public Health Center which is considered a Health and Human Services Department. By General Statue 166A-19.3, Departments of Health and Human Services are agencies that are a part of the State Emergency Response Team for occurrences or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or man-made accidental, military, paramilitary, terrorism, weather-related, public health, explosion-related, riot-related cause, or technological failure or accident, including, but not limited to, a cyber incident, an explosion, a transportation accident, a radiological accident, or a chemical or other hazardous material incident. In the event that the State Emergency Response Team is activated, this position will be required to participate if deemed necessary.

APPLICATION PROCESS: All applications must complete and submit an online application form at www.clevelandcounty.com by the closing date.

SELECTION PROCESS: Selection will be by structured interview. Applications will be reviewed to select the best qualified applicants for admission to a structured interview. This position is subject to pre-employment drug screening and background check.

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$100,000 - $120,000 **Compensation will be based on experience**