Dentist

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Cornerstone Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with locations throughout Southwestern Pa., is seeking a Dentist to join our dental team.

Make a difference as we seek those who want to assist us in fulfilling our mission: "To improve the health of our patients and the residents of our community, with special concern for the underserved."

Cornerstone Care has a long history of serving patients in our region and with over 24 million dollars in annual revenues. You can join a dynamic team of professionals where your contributions and voice make a difference.

We are the best family care center across Southwestern PA and Northern WV for affordable healthcare.

Cornerstone Care is seeking a Dentist for our Washington, Pa. location. This new dental area has state of the art equipment to assist you in your care needs for our patients. You can make a difference in this practice, and you will have the support of the entire dental team to aide in your ongoing success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Examines, diagnoses, and treats patients utilizing the Dental Department.

• Ensures that dental care is completely and adequately documented in the dental record.
  
• Provides emergency care as needed.
• Assists in the supervision and provides direction for dental hygienists, and dental assistants; ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws concerning use of dental auxiliaries.
  
• Consults with Dental Director to assess that facility design and adequate equipment are in place to provide optimal and efficient patient care.
  
• Assists in formulating the annual health care plan for the center and the community.
  
• Monitors the health care needs of the patient population and the community and takes action to satisfy said needs. Participates in community health projects, when appropriate.
  
• Provides health education to community organizations and/or in the health center, when needed.
  
• Maintains active liaison with local health agencies, dental societies, and social service providers.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Dentistry with a Degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine
• Possession of a license to practice dentistry in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the ability to secure a license.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to patients of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• General computer proficiency
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and multitasking ability.