Dentist

Job Code: 29-1021                                                                  Salary: $133,56.80 - $221,832.00

Status:  Full-time, Exempt                                                      Location:  Health Services - Dental

Department:  Health Services                                                Reports to: Supervising Dentist

Telecommute: No                                                                 Fleet: No

SUMMARY:  The Dentist under the direction of the supervising dentist will work collaboratively with department staff to perform dental related functions by examining, diagnosing and treating dental problems to maintain and restore oral health.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing direct clinical services.
• Provide dental care (screenings, sealants, ITR/temporaries, fluoride varnish, OHI…) at off site locations such as Head Start, Boys and Girls Club, Local schools, Senior Center… and home visits at the Health Directors request.
• Participate in developing programs to promote dental health and disease prevention as a public health mandate.
• Performing comprehensive dental exams, which shall include:
  • Review radiographs (FMX, Panorex, Bitewings)
    • Review health history at every visit
    • Periodontal screening exam with Periodontal Diagnosis
    • Clinical exam of all soft and hard tissues in the oral cavity
    • Oral cancer screening
    • TMJ screening
    • Ortho screening (under age 20)
• All clinical and radiographic findings will be charted on a treatment plan form.
• A treatment plan will be discussed with the patient prior to starting dental work.
• Will work with an assistant on a daily basis to perform dental procedures.
• Will adhere to universal precautions at all times.
• Will complete progress report for every procedure performed.
• Consult with Specialists when appropriate.
• Abide by the Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services Department and Personnel policies.
• This position requires excellent diagnostic skills and the ability to triage, diagnose, and manage a broad spectrum of oral/dental diseases and disabilities in a patient population with a high percentage of medically compromised individuals.
• The duties and responsibilities include delivering high-quality, cost-effective dental care to a diverse patient population, which requires up-to-date knowledge, skills, licensure, and experience as a dentist.
• The position also requires skill in maintaining effective work relationships with patients, members of the treatment team, the  community, and other services in the organization.
• The knowledge and use of computer systems related to patient care are pertinent. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Dentist will be responsible for the supervision of the Dental Staff when the Supervising Dentist is out of the office.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of Dentistry. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information and Personal Health Information within Health Services,staff  must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Active, current licensure as a DMD/DDS in the State of New York.

OR

• Recent graduate from an accredited dental school and eligible for NYS licensure within 3 months of hire date. 

PREFERRED

• Current unrestricted license in New York State as a DMD/DDS WITH
  • 2 years’ experience in pediatric dentistry.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, and experience with various databases. He/she must maintain appropriate NY licensing and credentials, including attending continuing education for such credentials, and maintaining ALL NYS Mandated certifications and Certificates. 

Maintain strict patient confidentiality.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job related factor. 

The successful candidate must pass a background check and test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed. 

I have reviewed this Job Description with my immediate Supervisor and I understand the contents of it.