Title: | Dentist |
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ID: | 1364 |
Department: | Coeur d'Alene Clinic |
The Heritage Health’s dentist provides high quality dental care in accordance with national guidelines to all Heritage Health patients in a culturally competent manner. The Heritage Health’s dentist strives to provide dental care consistent with Heritage Health’s mission statement. The Heritage Health’s dentist is a strong leader who treats all staff with respect and supports teamwork and a positive work environment.
The Heritage Health’s dentist examines and treats members of family, regardless of age or sex; ensures proper dental care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery; diagnosis and treatment of injuries and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures; examines patients to assess condition, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic procedures; cleans, fills, extracts, and replaces teeth; provides preventative dental services to patients and education in oral and dental hygiene; requests necessary tests and follow-up visits and refers patients to specialists, as necessary.
Minimum eligibility and qualifications:
Completion of ADA accredited dental program required: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). Active Idaho dental license. BLS certification required. Certification through Drug Enforcement Agency and valid Idaho licenses required; must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies; effective oral and written communication skills required; previous experience working with under-served population desired. 0-1 medical professional liability claims with indemnity settlements in professional history.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Schedule dental care visits per agreed upon FTE status.
- Ability to see 15-20 patients per clinical day.
- Perform clinical services such as restorative, surgical, various preventative and restorative services as directed by the Chief Medical Director or Dental Director.
- Understand and follow infection control procedures.
- Review medical histories at each visit; consult with primary health care provider as indicated.
- Diagnose dental disease, oral pathology, and develop a written treatment plan, prioritizing treatments.
- Chart all pathologic conditions and report findings to the patient (caregiver or guardian).
- Explain course of treatment to the patient; solicit his/her input and agreement.
- Balance treatment plan on patient’s needs and desires, and in conjunction with patient and clinic resources.
- Ensure all prescriptions and advice regarding medications is in accordance with accepted community standards and Heritage Health protocols.
- Recommend dental equipment changes and additions.
- Participate in the development and implementation of provider productivity standards.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings.
- Represent Heritage Health at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
- Participate in precepting dental assisting students, dental hygiene students, and dental students as required.
- Promotes positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, physicians and patients.
- Ensures confidentiality of patient information.
- Has regular and predictable attendance.
- Attends all monthly staff meetings and other meetings as requested.
- Participates in QA/QI activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned or indicated.
- Attends all staff meetings.
- Participates on QA or other committees to promote better practice within the health centers.
- Role models strong leadership skills and promotes teamwork.
- Follows all clinical protocols and procedures as outlined in the Provider Handbook.
- Actively supports decision making of the Senior Management team. Performs other duties as requested.
Heritage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.