Mobile Dentist (Part-Time Fixed-Term)

The Mobile Dentist for US Programs contributes to the calling of Medical Teams International through providing direct dental care to patients experiencing high health disparities.

Medical Teams International Calling:

Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.

Medical Teams International holds strict child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct related to sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment & selection, hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates’ eligibility thorough background checks, police clearance, and professional reference check processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Practice:

• Perform dental procedures in a manner that sets the standard of care for US Programs. Procedures include, but are not limited to, limited/comprehensive exams, fillings, and extractions.
• Demonstrate active listening to patient chief complaints and communicate treatment options in a respectful and understandable manner that supports and encourages patient autonomy.
• Evaluate patient medical history and medical condition prior to treatment to ensure safe practices.
• Educate and encourage preventive procedures to prevent future oral health complications.
• Prescribe medications (antibiotics, analgesics) conservatively and when appropriate.
• Provide referrals to primary care physicians, dental care homes, dental specialists (endodontists, denturists, prosthodontists, etc.) when needed.
• Maintain patient records in compliance with HIPAA laws and standards.
• Assure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements for clinical dentistry.
• Document thorough chart notes, including all information required for Medicaid claims submission.
• Utilize asepsis controls to prevent transmission of communicable diseases.
• Ensure the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.

Other Duties:

• Adhere to Medical Teams and US Programs standards, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as an ambassador for Medical Teams and US Programs at all times.
• Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels of staff and community partners.
• Attend staff and mandatory in-services meetings.
• Participate in continuing education and assume responsibility for updating professional skills.
• Utilize volunteers when appropriate.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.