Ongoing professional education and certification required
Preferred experience in primary care settings
Experience in pediatric dentistry is a plus
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
Provide direct care to scheduled and walk-in patients
Consult with other health care providers
Participate in case management and quality improvement meetings
Collaborate with center staff on patient care
Formulate and evaluate clinical protocols
Benefits
Standard work hours with a consistent schedule
Opportunity for professional development and ongoing education
Collaborative work environment with healthcare professionals
Focus on preventive and restorative dental care
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Provide preventive and restorative services in dentistry, promoting optimum oral health. Meet clinical standards of productivity as specified by the Department of Health and Human Services as well as standards assessed by PCHC, based on financial and quality standards.
REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited school of Dentistry
Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Rhode Island.
Maintain on-going professional education and certification as mandated by specialty board or state regulation.
Experience in primary care setting preferred.
Experience in pediatric dentistry
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Provide direct care to scheduled patients and/or walk-in patients when necessary, in accordance with PCHC policies and state statutes and regulations
Provide consultation to other health care providers.
Participate in scheduled meetings for case management or quality improvement.
Consult and collaborate with other center staff.
Participate in any formulation and evaluation of applicable protocols
