Dentist

Essential functions

Study, evaluate, diagnose, and treat the diseases of the teeth and gums related to dental training.

Treats clients and maintains an awareness of interactions of medication.

Develops patient treatment plan and/or explain treatment plan as formulated.

Advises patient of need for medication and results of non-use of medication.

Examines patients utilizing a variety of dental equipment, instruments, and test following standard dental procedures.

Maintains complete and adequate case and dental histories and renders reports.

Provides professional direction to other dental personnel.

Follows HJAHC procedures for documenting patient records to ensure appropriate billing for client treatment.

Greets all patients/clients/customers via telephone or directly in a personal and professional manner.

Is a member of the health team

Knowledge, skills, abilities and other (Ksao’s)

High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.

Strong persuasive and presentation skills.

Thorough knowledge of accepted principles of dental practices and the role of dental services in a public health program.

Ability to render effective dental diagnosis and treatment in a public health setting and to supervise the work of other dentists.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; capable of working with computers and software applications suitable for health care environment; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Good Health and freedom from disabling physical and mental defects which would impair the proper performance of the required duties or which might endanger the health and safety of oneself or others.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.

Strong persuasive and presentation skills.

This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers and other office equipment.

The position requires the physical ability to kneel, bend, and perform light lifting.

This person must have the ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials.