Dentist

Description

Dentists at Family Health Centers enjoy the freedom to concentrate on delivering the highest quality dental care to our patients and are supported by a team of dedicated team of clinical and administrative professionals. You will perform professional dental work on our patients, supervise and assist dental interns, preceptees and dental hygienists and dental assistants in the diagnosis and treatment of patients; render dental treatment to patients and consult with physicians, nurses and department heads concerning patient dental treatment. Provides comprehensive patient care, supervises administrative personnel and maintains records, as needed. Adheres to Corporate Compliance program, by reporting improper or unethical conduct, violation of applicable laws, regulations or program requirements.

DETAILED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises dental assistants and assists dental interns, preceptees, hygienists and dental assistants in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Reviews diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Renders dental treatment to patients or other personnel.
• Performs oral surgery including extractions, alveolectomies and cyst removal.
• Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries and malformations of the teeth and gums.
• Consults with physicians, nurses and department heads concerning patient dental treatment.
• Assists in arranging teaching and instructional material and meetings with dental hygienists, as required.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Performs all duties and responsibilities in a manner acceptable according to the Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Florida Board of Dentistry.
• Remains current with new information pertaining to the practice of dentistry.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an approved school of dentistry.
• Licensed as a Dentist by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Florida Board of Dentistry

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bilingual skills English/Spanish preferred.
• Must provide own transportation.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area of the corporation.