Dentist

Join the Dental Team at Westside!

Sign on Bonus $15k!

The Dentist is a member of the clinical team and works closely with the Chief Medical Officer to integrate primary medical care with oral health services. The Dentist is responsible for primary dental services for patients of Westside Family Healthcare. All activities are carried out within the scope of organizational policies and procedures as established by the Board of Directors and under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments
• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services
• Record patient-dentist interactions as they occur in patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, condition of the patient, and care or treatment received
• Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases
• Advise or instruct patients and clinical staff regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services
• Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians
• Plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs, including participating in WFH quality improvement programs and contributing to the development of the dental portion of the annual Health Care Plan
• Implement dental department policies, protocols, and procedures in compliance with the most current, accepted professional standards, including those of The Joint Commission
• Assist in the supervision and performance evaluation of dental staff according to established guidelines, as assigned
• Coordinate operations of the dental program with other community health center projects and clinical staff members
• Participate in WFH dental health promotion and disease prevention activities in the community
• Provide oversight and mentoring of dental residents as requested

MINIMUM OBJECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine
• Current license to practice dentistry in the State of Delaware with unrestricted prescription privileges
• Basic life support certification
• Ability to travel between worksites as needed
• Eligibility for staff privileges to local hospitals as needed
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health records

PREFERRED OBJECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Spanish language skills
• Full-time experience in the practice of general dentistry

OTHER INFORMATION

Important personal characteristics for this position include attention to detail, integrity, dependability, concern for others, self-control, stress tolerance, leadership, cooperation, persistence and achievementorientation. Travel is unusual. Office hours are between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays and occasional Saturday mornings. The FLSA classification of this position is exempt.