Job Details
Dentist
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $0 to $0 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 2/1/2022 to 12/31/2022 |
| Summary: |
For further information and how to apply, contact directly:
Lisa Hock
920-490-3623
lhock@oneidanation.org Under direct supervision of the Dental Director, provides and oversees direct dental diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and care for a specified patient population. Maintain confidentiality of all privileged information. Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations. This position is contracted. |
| Duties: | DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provide and manage direct patient care, including examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatments. 2. Provide oral health care to patients of OCHC dental clinic and any current or future satellite clinics with the use of portable equipment. 3. Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. 4. Inform the patient of diagnosis and treatment needs and options in such a way that the patient understands and can make an informed decision. 5. Inform patients as their financial responsibilities relevant to planned procedures. 6. Refer patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate. 7. Manage the daily operations of the dental program and patient care unit. 8. Direct and coordinate the patient care activities of dental technical and support staff as required. 9. Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. 10. Responsible for complete and accurate documentation of the patient's dental diagnosis and treatment according to QAI Standards and standards of care. 11. Participate in school dental programs and other community programs. 12. Present in-services to staff. 13. May be asked to attend departmental and medical staff meetings in the absence of the Dental Director. 14. May function as dental clinical director in his/her absence, attending department and medical staff meetings. 15. Attends medical/dental staff meetings. 16. Institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients. 17. Act as the liaison to Technical College Dental assisting students and the Pediatric, WIC, OB/GYN, Diabetic Team, Head Start/Day Care and Anna John Nursing Home Staff. |
| Qualifications: | STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of dental evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. 2. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. 3. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of dental surgical care. 4. Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patient on correct usage. 5. Knowledge of Federal, State, and institutional regulations and guidelines for the provision of dental outpatient services. 6. Knowledge of patient, triage, procedures and documentation. 7. Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. 8. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. 9. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. 10. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. 11. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. 12. Effective verbal and written communication skills. 13. Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. 14. Ability to analyze medical records and prescribed protocol to formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans. 15. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel. 16. Ability to exhibit good personal hygiene and good personal oral hygiene at all times. 17. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing. |
| Work Type: | Permanent, Full |
| Announcement #: | Dentist, Oneida 2022 |
| Who May Apply? | US Citizens |
Contact
Please use the following information to get more information about or apply for this job posting.
| Name: | Buckanaga, Tony |
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