Dentist

North Olympic Healthcare Network (NOHN)

Job Title: Dentist

Department: Dental

Reports To: COO

FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is for a general dentist in a community health center dental practice. This position will provide a wide range of oral health services and treatments to patients of all ages. This position will work in conjunction with other dental providers and staff to ensure all patients receive effective, efficient, and optimal dental care, while also creating and exemplifying an environment for a superior patient experience.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Diagnose and provide appropriate dental treatment plans to patients to include discussion and explanation of treatment plans with parents and/or guardians to their satisfaction and understanding

• Providing emergency dental care when needed

• Educate patients, parents and/or guardians on the importance of maintaining proper oral health

• Communicate with clinical and administrative support team regarding patient treatment plans, required follow up visits and referrals to specialty dentists

• Prescribe medications necessary and appropriate

• Administer local anesthesia for pain control during dental procedures when appropriate

• Carefully document all medications, diagnoses, consultations, treatment plans, etc. into the electronic dental record and adhere to HIPAA regulations

• Attend required continuing education courses related to the dental profession
  Practice and fallow infection control and OSHA regulations

• Uphold the mission, values, and principles of the organization

• Collaborate when needed with other providers both internal and external as part of a patient care team model

• Other duties as assigned