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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position is part of the dental team. This position is responsible for delivering clinical dental services and preventive dental care in both clinic and outreach settings. This position provides preventive and diagnostic services, treatment, patient education and referral care. Participates in quality improvement initiatives as assigned by the Chief Clinical Officer.

Requirements

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1. Provides complete, comprehensive outpatient care for dental/oral conditions to include oral examination and treatment of conditions, including follow-up of problems detected.
2. Instructs assigned dental assistants.
3. Assists Director of Dental Services and/or Chief Clinical Officer with competencies and clinical evaluation of clinical staff.
4. Responsible to make appropriate referrals to internal disciplines of CHC/SEK and/or external resources/agencies for additional services required.
5. Prescribes medications for patients for treatment of conditions, as indicated.
6. Provides dental consultation to other providers within CHC/SEK as needed.
7. Responsible for accurate, timely, and clear medical record documentation.
8. Provide appropriate follow-up with dental support staff to include telephone/written correspondence (e.g. inform patients of test results).
9. Assures integration of patient education into all treatment phases.
10. Participates in dental outreach activities as assigned.
11. Provides clear written and oral communication to patients/guardians and employees.
12. Participates in an on-call system for after-hours care for established patients of the pediatric practice.
13. Ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action.
14. Assures that the dental policies as related to the services of CHC/SEK are current and accurate.
15. Performs other duties as assigned. :::