Title: Staff Dentist
Reports to: Director of Clinical Services
Classification: Contract - part-time
Summary
Hope Healthcare Services, a Christian ministry providing medical and dental services to individuals and families who do not have medical or dental insurance of any kind, is seeking to add paid staff dental professionals to augment the work of licensed volunteers currently serving. The position is for one day per week.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Staff Dentist will provide direct patient care in addition to coordinating dental operations and support staff. He/she will be integrally involved in ensuring patient quality of care.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
Provide direct patient care and dental services as trained, licensed, and assigned. Assess dental condition and needs of patient using approved patient screening procedures, including medical history review, social history review and dental charting.
Obtains complete medical and dental history and physical data on patients.
Performs a complete dental exam and assessment.
Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
Maintains and reviews patients’ records, charts and other pertinent information.
Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
Evaluates tests and examination results.
Per licensing guidelines, administers medications and injections.
Interviews and advises patients regarding dental maintenance and oral health.
Refers patients as appropriate.
Manages dental emergencies (during regular schedule hours.)
Provides monitoring and continuity of care between clinic visits as required.
Remains current in advanced practice changes within area, and where relevant, translates these findings into clinical practice.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Complies with all agency policies and procedures concerning corporate compliance including privacy of protected health information.
Performs related work as required and other duties as assigned by Director of Clinical Services or Executive Director.
Providing medical/dental perspective and leadership in critical incident reviews and other medical practice aspects of risk management.
Participate in quarterly communication updates with Hope clinical staff.
Adheres to the policy standards established by Hope Healthcare Services.
Requirements for the Position:
Full commitment and dedication to the mission statement of Hope Healthcare Services
Full compliance with Hope Statement of Faith
Graduate from a college or university accredited by the American Dental Association with a Doctor of Dentistry degree.
Eligible for Dental Licensure in Indiana
Note: This job description will change as needed to fulfill the mission of Hope Healthcare. The person assigned to this position will be notified. This description serves as a high-level overview of the above position. Other duties will be assigned as business needs arise.
For a full job description and application, please email Executive Director John Mollaun at jpm@myhopehealth.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.