Dentist

Title: Dentist Reports To: Chief Dental Officer Direct Reports: None Classification/Category: Dental Workgroup(s) : None Work Status : Onsite Status: Exempt Summary of Position Responsible for the oversight and coordination of the dental plan, dental activities, day-to-day operation of oral health services and the resident program. RCCHC Mission, Vision and Values Mission : Great care for everyone, every day. Vision : Striving to be the premier healthcare provider, dedicated to and supported by the people we serve. Values : ( R )espectful, ( C )ompassionate, ( C )aring, ( H )onest, ( C )ommitted Population Served Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center will provide open access, community-oriented primary care of the highest quality to all residents within our service area and surrounding counties, regardless of their ability to pay. Minimum Qualifications Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions in the English language. Communicate effectively. Interact in a respectful and professional manner with internal and external customers. Ability to gather and synthesize information. Must be void of any drug convictions or related charges. Able to travel to other RCCHC site. Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse populations, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds to the communities we serve. Education/Experience : Graduation from an accredited dental school Graduation from an accredited residency program preferred Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Certification(s)/Licensure : Current and unencumbered license to practice dentistry in the State of North Carolina Valid DEA certificate Board certified or Board eligible in primary specialty Current CPR certification Knowledge: Previous general dentist experiences desired, but not required Principles, practices and regulations governing clinical dentistry Blood borne pathogen regulations and standard precautions sufficient to be able to protect self and others from infectious diseases Radiation Safety Protection Program and how to implement the standards associated with ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). Skills: Requires a comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient settings. Knowledge of the principles and practice of modern dentistry as related to community health organizations. Using diagnostic and therapeutic equipment sufficient to be able to administer care to patients. Applying and interpreting applicable laws, rules, regulations, and procedures. Abilities: Ability to listen, write legibly and speak clearly Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with patients, co-workers and other medical providers and vendors Ability to relate with people of different ethnic origins, economic status, religious affiliations or practices, and gender orientation Ability to navigate and enter data into an electronic health record Essential…