Cornell Scott - Hill Health CorporationReporting to the Director of Dental, the Dentist is responsible for examining, diagnosing, counseling and performing dental treatment for patients.
Summary Reporting to the Director of Dental, the Dentist is responsible for examining, diagnosing, counseling and performing dental treatment for patients. Under the direction of the Director of Dental, the Dentist will participate in departmental and center wide activities. CS-HHCs Expectations of all Employees*Adheres to all CS-HHC Policies and Procedures*Conducts self in a manner that represents CS-HHCs Values at all times*Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts*Communicates regularly with supervisor about Departmental and CS-HHC concerns*Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform the duties of the position*Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitatesEssential Duties and Responsibilities*Provide reasonable and prudent dental care for CS-HHC patients. Treat patients and staff respectfully, courteously and appropriately*Coordinate patient care with colleagues, case management staff and other agencies as necessary*Educate patients on preventive health care and chronic disease management *Practice appropriate follow-up and outreach to special needs patients*Complete dental charting and coding in a timely manner*Participate in supervision of assigned Dental Assistant*Participate in staffing interviews and evaluations when necessary *Participate in governmental or grant reviews when necessary*Attend and contribute to dental/staff departmental meetings*Contribute to grant applications/writing protocols as necessaryQualificationsEducation:Graduate of a Dental School recognized by the ADA Counsel on Dental Education. Dental Residency Program required. Current Connecticut Dental License and current narcotics license required. CPR Certification required.Experience:Prior experience is preferred. New graduates can apply. Familiarity with Dentrix system is highly desirable.Knowledge/Abilities: Knowledge of dental health care management and operations. Ability to multitask and maintain good communication with wide variety of staff. Ability to write reports and documents and deliver oral presentations. Interest in preventive dentistry, social consciousness, sensitivity to needs of community residents and the desire to work with and for disadvantaged persons. Excellent computer skills are necessary. Dentrix and/or electronic dental knowledge are highly recommended. Physical Demands/Working ConditionsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and use their hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel within the State of Connecticut is required on a regular basis with occasional travel outside the State.Must be willing to provide evening, Saturday and satellite clinic coverage when necessary.Department: DentalReports To:Director of Dental EEOC: ProfessionalsFLSA Status: Exempt