Hours

I. Purpose of Position

To provide dental services to the patients of the Access Community Health Centers dental clinic in Dodgeville.

II. Essential Job Functions/Duties

1. Provide diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency dental services to patients of Access Community Health Centers dental clinic in compliance with Wisconsin state regulations.

• Review medical history at every visit
• Chart all pathology and report it to the dentist
• Develop a written treatment plan and explain all options to patient
• Has informed consent discussion with patient before starting treatment; both dentist and patient (or guardian) must sign consent form
• Refer to specialist when needed
• Enter and sign all treatment provided on the progress notes

2. Supervise dental staff such as assistants and hygienists chair side and in radiology or sterilization procedures in accordance with skills and within the limits of state law.

• Instruct assigned procedures as needed
• Delegate expanded duties in accordance with skill and within the limits of state law
• Participate in evaluations of staff members

3. Assure patient education for all treatment phases.

• Refer patients to the dental hygienist
• Discuss home care status and techniques with patients when needed
• Incorporates parents into education regime for children whenever possible
• Explain need for maintenance of oral hygiene conditions as a priority to prosthodontic treatment

III. Additional Job Functions/Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned

IV. Education, Experience and Credentialing

Required Qualifications:

• Eligible for State of Wisconsin license to practice dentistry
• Graduate of an accredited dental school in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years experience in practice
• Has practiced dentistry within the past one year in a clinical setting
• Current CPR certification
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

V. Supervision/Managerial

This position works with minimal supervision from the dental director.


VI. Personal Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to work from more than one operatory in a timely and efficient manner
• Positive attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Strong patient/customer relations skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Effective communicator with staff and management
• Able to work well as a team player with patient care as first priority
• Demonstrates cultural competence with patients and staff. Open to continuous learning to build effectiveness.
• Has good rapport with both adults and children
• Compassionate

VII. Physical Requirements

The physical requirements 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.

• Sitting and standing for short periods of time
• Manual dexterity
• Light lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Bending and reaching