DescriptionThe Staff Dentist provides comprehensive and emergency dental services in accordance with Valley View Health Centers clinical guidelines and Ohio State Dental Board regulations. This role supports operational excellence, resident education (when applicable), quality improvement initiatives, and collaborative team-based patient care to promote optimal oral health outcomes.
Essential FunctionsFunctional Area: Patient Care / Operational ExcellenceEstimated Effort: 70%Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes, and Expectations:- Provide comprehensive and emergency dental services including:
- Diagnosis and treatment planning
- General restorative procedures
- Minor oral surgery
- Uncomplicated endodontics
- Fixed and removable prosthodontics
- Review patient vitals, medical history, social history, and health status prior to treatment
- Prescribe and interpret radiographs and laboratory studies
- Make appropriate referrals to in-house providers or specialty care
- Provide oral health education to patients and families
- Ensure a positive, compassionate patient experience
- Manage difficult or complex patient situations with professionalism and sound judgment
- Exercise professional judgment consistent with VV policies, dental standards of care, quality improvement activities, safety standards, and infection control protocols
- Maintain clinical and charting standards in accordance with Dental Director expectations
- Support continuous quality assurance and improvement initiatives
- Maintain competency in clinical procedures and documentation requirements
- Prepare and confirm laboratory cases
Functional Area: Clinical Resident SupervisionEstimated Effort: 15%Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes, and Expectations:- Supervise, instruct, and train dental residents in a clinical setting
- Provide clinical teaching to residents and students to ensure continuity of patient care
- Participate in didactic presentations related to patient care
- Complete resident clinical evaluations in a timely manner
- Model and promote evidence-based clinical practice
- Supervise resident clinical training and assess competency
- Participate in clinic conferences and case discussions
- Review resident clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness
Functional Area: Administrative / Continuous Quality PerformanceEstimated Effort: 10%Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes, and Expectations:- Participate in daily morning huddles
- Provide clinical leadership and supervision to dental hygienists, EFDAs, and dental assistants
- Foster positive collaboration with dental providers and clinical staff
- Support operational success through teamwork and communication
- Meet or exceed measurable standards of care, quality benchmarks, and productivity goals
- Participate in community dental outreach programs
- Manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations effectively
- Ensure duties are completed professionally and timely
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality
Functional Area: Service and Other ResponsibilitiesEstimated Effort: 5%Responsibilities, Deliverables, Outcomes, and Expectations:- Serve on committees, work groups, or service teams within VVHC and CAC as assigned
- Demonstrate commitment to the organization's mission of promoting oral health
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Minimum RequirementsEducation- DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited dental program
Job-Related Experience- Preference given to direct patient care experience in a community health center and/or FQHC dental program
Licenses, Certifications, and Accreditations- Current, active, or eligibility for Ohio State Dental Board license
- Current Healthcare Provider CPR and AED certification (American Heart Association)
Direct Patient Care Requirements- Primary source verification of licensure, registration, and certification
- Verification of education and training
- Completion of Office of Inspector General (OIG) query
- Health/Fit for Duty verification, including physical and mental health status
- Three (3) professional letters of recommendation
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Proof of Hepatitis B immunity (documentation of HBV series or immunity)
