Katahdin Valley Health Center
Job Description
Dentist
Reports To: Dental Director
Status: Salaried Exempt
Facility Location: Varies
Hours: Varies
POSITION SUMMARY
To perform general dental services to the Katahdin Valley Health Center clients/patients who desire dental/ oral health care with high quality and in a timely manner. Provides quality dental care and emergency treatment to KVHC clients. Aids in appropriate supervision, coordination, and implementation of oral health care programs and procedures. Provides input in the development of policies, services, and procedures to improve the oral health care in the area and to improve Health Center utilization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Perform dental procedures, oral surgery, and dental services at KVHC.
2. Take impressions of the tooth, teeth, and jaws or perform any phase of any operation incident to the replacement of a part of a tooth; or supply artificial substitutes for the natural teeth.
3. Construct, reproduce or repair any prosthetic denture, bridge, appliance or any other structure to be worn in the mouth with written prescriptions as a duly licensed and registered dentist; and place such appliance (s) or structure (s) in the mouth, or adjust or attempt to adjust the same, or deliver the same.
4. Furnish, supply, construct, reproduce or repair prosthetic dentures, dentures, bridges, prescribe for or treat disease, deformity, efficiency, injury or physical conditions of the teeth or jaw or adjacent structures.
5. Extract or attempt to extract teeth, or correct or attempt to correct malformations of teeth or of the jaw.
6. Repair or fill cavities in the teeth.
7. Diagnose, make and adjust appliances to artificial casts or malposed teeth for treatment of the malposed teeth in the mouth, with or without instruction as he deems necessary.
8. Use Digital or X-ray machine for the purpose of taking dental X-rays and give interpretations or readings of dental X-rays.
9. Administer an anesthetic of any nature in connection with dental operation and use the word dentist or the letters, D.D.S., D.M.D., or any other words, letters, title or descriptive matter which in any way represent him as a general dentist able to diagnose, treat, prescribe, or operate by training to correct disease, pain deformity, deficiency, injury or physical condition of the teeth or jaws or adjacent structures.
10. Perform dental operations or render a diagnosis connected therewith.
11. In addition to the professional services provided as a dentist he/she shall direct the Dental employees designated to assist in his work including but not limited to dental hygienist (s) and assistant (s) and will train new staff as the need may arise. He will precept any licensed Dental Hygienist in accordance with the “Law Relating to the Practice of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene of the State of Maine.
12. Participates in physician, team and staff education and training for integrated care; continuing education about integration and evidence-based practice is routinely completed to maintain knowledge and skills.
13. Participates in the Care Team as outlined in Team Approach to Care Protocol
14. Performs additional duties or projects as assigned by the Dental Director or designee.
15. Adheres to all KVHC policies and protocols.
16. Complies with all safety rules and protocols. Reports all incidents, regardless of severity, immediately to their supervisor and completes an incident report and investigation form, which will be forwarded to Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.
17. Conducts themselves as a good steward in the communities served by KVHC; represents the organization at outreach activities as needed.
18. Actively participates as committee member as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
19. Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others. Focusing on the attainment of organization goals and objectives through a commitment to team work.
20. Conforms to acceptable attendance and punctuality standards as expressed in the employee handbook.
21. Abides by the organization’s compliance program and requirements
22. At times you may be faced with challenges that may impact patient care. Addressing these challenges may not be in your job description, however Katahdin Valley Health Center encourages each team member to go above and beyond to address the patients’ needs in the moment. Employees have the autonomy to see the care experience through from A to Z to show our patients KVHC C.A.R.E.S.
23. The employee may be responsible for traveling to multiple locations as specified in their job offer and/or contract.
PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS
1. Admit mistakes or missteps openly, own your own behavior, forgive one another, and model vulnerability and humility.
2. Keep discussions about team members, subordinates, and colleagues as well as challenges in the workplace, positive, constructive, and factual.
3. Be mindful of employee confidentiality even among peers, and particularly where an issue involves a peer.
4. Only say what you would be willing to say to someone directly.
5. Whenever possible, speak directly to the person with whom you are having a disagreement or a challenge. Challenge yourself to engage in these discussions. Do not avoid constructive conflict.
6. Work with your supervisor or HR when you need to process a performance or behavioral situation with a colleague or subordinate to determine next steps.
7. It is always okay, and usually preferable, to pause, and take time to reflect before reacting to a situation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. Active State of Maine Dental License or ability to obtain
2. Knowledge, experience and active support for rural community dental care
3. Experience working with Community Health Center.
4. Must possess the ability to work with other Medical and Dental Health Professionals effectively.
5. Mentor and supervise hygienist and dental assistants
6. Commitment to quality initiatives
7. Must possess a clean criminal and DHHS background.
8. Must possess the ability and means to travel between clinics as needed.
9. Valid State of Maine Driver’s license and ability to be insured by KVHC’s vehicle insurance carrier.
FUNCTION, DEMANDS AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE
Requires full range of body motion with the ability to bend, kneel and stoop. Must possess: the ability to sit and or stand for long periods of time, the ability to lift approximately 50 lbs., visual acuity with color vision, the ability to communicate effectively and calmly in a professional manner, the ability to follow all workplace policies including safety and confidentiality, the ability to perform repetitive motion keyboarding functions, exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to clinic environment. Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care. Must possess the ability to work with and around medical equipment and instruments safely and effectively as appropriate. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment including Safety Data Sheets. Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF PATIENT INFORMATION AND ALL KVHC HEALTH CENTER BUSINESS IS ESSENTIAL. EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH THE HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996-PUBLIC LAW 104-191