Summary
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of problems with a patient’s teeth, gums, and other parts of the mouth. Provide advice and instruction on taking care of teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health.
Education
Graduate from a Dental School accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA).
Experience
2+ years of experience.
Licenses, Certification and/or Registrations
Licensed to practice in the State of Alabama, DEA Licensure, and BLS.
Behavioral Responsibilities
1. Utilizes appropriate communication and displays compassion in exceeding customer expectations.
2. Applies principle of teamwork and quality to job responsibilities and include customer satisfactory goals.
3. Demonstrate integrity and responsibilities related to organization operations, safety and education.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Remove decay from teeth and fill cavities.
2. Repair cracked or fractured teeth and remove teeth.
3. Place sealants or whitening agents on teeth.
4. Give anesthetics to keep patients from feeling pain during procedures.
5. Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
6. Examine x rays of teeth, gums, the jaw, and nearby areas for problems. Make models and measurements for dental appliances, such as dentures, to fit patients.
7. Teach patients about diet, flossing, use of fluoride, and other aspects of dental care. Dentists use a variety of equipment, including x-ray machines, drills, mouth mirrors, probes, forceps, brushes, and scalpels. They also use lasers, digital scanners, and other computer technologies.
8. Dentists in private practice also oversee a variety of administrative tasks, including bookkeeping and buying equipment and supplies. They employ and supervise dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental laboratory technicians, and receptionists.
9. Participates in Patient Centered Medical Home Care Team collaboration to promote and nurture the culture and infrastructure that makes PCMH successful.
10. Performs other duties as assigned
Working Conditions
This position requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for easy and skillful use of hands when working with and performing normal office duties and responsibilities. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, climb balance, stoop, crouch, kneel, and reach with hands and arms. Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of written materials, and to accurately prepare and administer medications.
Language Skills
Ability to read, speak effectively, analyze and interpret documents such as policies and procedures manual, safety rules, operating, maintenance instructions and government regulations.
Specialized Skills
Ability to work well under pressure and manage conflicting priorities. Self-motivated with the ability to professionally manage demanding workload. Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers. Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented.
Computer Skills
Have a working knowledge of the following software programs: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
