Graduated from an accredited school of Dentistry with a DDS or DMD degree.
Current unrestricted New Jersey State Dental License.
Valid Federal D.E.A. Certificate and NJ CDS.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (AHA-BLS/Provider).
Complies with required dental continuing education requirements.
1-2 years of experience preferred, with post-graduate GPR or AEGD as a plus.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to navigate electronic dental record systems.
Responsibilities
Perform routine exams and basic restorative work.
Diagnose oral diseases and create treatment plans.
Promote oral health and disease prevention.
Interpret x-rays and diagnostic tests.
Ensure the safe administration of anesthetics.
Monitor growth and development of teeth and jaws.
Educate patients and guardians on proper oral health maintenance.
Supervise the work of dental hygienists and dental assistants.
Benefits
Patient-centered care model fostering a supportive work environment.
Opportunities for continued professional development and participation in health center committees.
Engagement in organizational performance improvement activities.
Full Job Description
*FLSA Status - Exempt
*EEO Category - Professional
MAJOR FUNCTION:
To provide friendly, professional and high-quality dental care to CompleteCare patients within a team-based, patient-centered dental home model of care. Reports to Chief Dental Officer.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES:
Performs routine exams, basic restorative work, full dentures, partial dentures, simple extractions, and be able to work with patients of all ages including kids.
Diagnoses oral diseases.
Promotes oral health and disease prevention.
Creates treatment plans to maintain or restore the oral health of their patients.
Interprets x-rays and diagnostic tests.
Ensures the safe administration of anesthetics.
Monitors growth and development of the teeth and jaws.
Educates patients and their parents or legal guardians on maintaining proper oral health.
Supervises clinically the work of dental hygienists and dental assistants.
OTHER JOB DUTIES:
Provides safe environment of care
Reduces risk of nosocomial infections in patients, employees, and visitors.
Interacts with patients, visitors, staff, and outside agencies in professional manner
Contributes to Improving Organizational Performance Activities
Promotes positive working relationships among supervisor, staff, and other departments
Interacts with all other departments to achieve health center mission
Always maintains strict confidentiality as per Confidentiality Statement
Identifies problems and develops recommendation for resolution
Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize tasks
Assumes personal responsibility for ongoing professional growth and development
Participates in department planning activities, as requested
Participates in health center committees, as assigned
Adheres to CCHN personnel policies
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduates from an accredited school of Dentistry with a DDS or DMD Degree.
Maintains current unrestricted New Jersey State Dental License
Maintains valid Federal D.E.A. Certificate and NJ CDS
Maintains Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (AHA- BLS/Provider)
Complies with required dental continuing education requirements
1 - 2 year of experience preferred
Post graduate GPR or AEGD a plus
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to navigate electronic dental record systems
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to navigate electronic medical record systems
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all members of the healthcare team
The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments that may be given to any employee, nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description.
