OverviewResponsibilitiesDescription of Primary ResponsibilitiesAs a member of the dental team, this position is involved in the following duties:
- Perform dental procedures on patients according to ADA standards.
- Supervise/manage/train dental department staff, including residents assigned by executive leader.
Dental Provider Duties:- Interpretation of radiological images to prepare and execute patient treatment plans.
- Provide patient dental education with assistance from interpreters as needed.
- Document services on fee slips and in the electronic dental record within 72-hours of patient visit.
- Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy regulations.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams as needed to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Clinical Duties:- Assist with the training of new dental assistants.
- Supervise dental staff in absence of other leadership.
- Consult on the purchase of new dental equipment.
- Perform composite restorations
- Perform silver amalgam restorations
- Perform simple and surgical dental extractions
- Treat patients with moderate to severe dental infection.
- Perform root canal therapy procedures.
- Fabricate complete and partial dentures.
- Upon successful completion of approved training programs, privileging and credentialing, responsible for the administration of orthodontia, pediatrics and/or implant treatment plans.
- Participate in chart audits and quality assurance evaluations.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of Behavior.
- Must uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific to CBHA.
QualificationsProfessional and Technical Knowledge:Maintain authoritative skill and knowledge in the principles of sound dental practice.
License and Certification:- Licensed to practice dentistry in Washington State.
- Must have a DEA license.
- Possesses CPR certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
- Possesses AIDS education or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
Technical Skills:Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Office Suite.
Communication:- Ability to provide effective communication of information in written (including electronic) correspondence.
- Ability to provide effective communication of information during informal and formal verbal presentations.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex and/or technical information to co-workers and others.
