JOB SUMMARY: General Dentist, part-time, VOLUNTEER
Responsible for expediting patient treatment with excellent quality care. Works with the Patient Care Coordinators, Dental Assistants, and Hygienist to ensure patient flow is consistent, efficient and the patient’s treatment is followed through. All dentists are expected to comply with the mission and philosophy of SLDDS, by providing the best possible short and long term care to minimize future dental expense. Dentist should be aware our patients are below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. Dentist must diagnose correctly and offer the best possible care to each patient. Consideration should be given to making sure treatment plans are cost effective whenever possible. Patients should be treated with the same respect expected in a private dental setting.
Volunteer General Dentist
Job Description SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Diagnose and provide appropriate dental treatment to patients including preventative, restorative, oral surgery, and prosthetic procedures. SLDDS does not do orthodontic work or implants.
- Examine radiographs of the teeth, gums, and the jaw and nearby areas for problems, including the monitoring of growth and development of teeth and jaw.
- Remove decay, fill cavities and repair fractured teeth.
- Ensure the safe administration of anesthetics.
- Make models and measurements for dental appliances, such as dentures and partials, to fit patients.
- Educate patients and parents of patients on the importance of maintaining oral health.
- Consult with patients about dental options to treatment of the mouth and teeth.
- Double check with dental staff for medical concerns with the patient.
- Communicate clearly with dental staff regarding patient treatment and complete and sign all treatment notes.
- Prescribe medications.
- Clearly explain diagnoses, treatments and need for additional consultations.
- Assist with and give technical oversight to dental students when they are doing their rotations.
- Provide feedback on how to improve efficiency of patient flow.
- Work with management team to market clinic and recruit new volunteer dentists and hygienists.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description alters an employee’s at-will status and is meant only as a guide and not a contract of employment.
part-time $7 - $7 per hour
This position is an unpaid volunteer part-time opportunity.
BenefitsContinuing education credit hours for volunteer work.
Shift & ScheduleSelect Tuesdays 7:45am-2:30pm and Fridays 7:45am-11:30am.
Requirements DENTAL SKILLS:
- DDS, DMD required
- Current License in Utah to practice dentistry
- Current DEA License to prescribe medications
- Valid malpractice insurance
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Clinical experience in a dental office.
- Passionate about providing care to those in need.
- Dedication to ensuring the highest quality of care to patients.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Friendly and professional demeanor.
- Good manual dexterity and a steady hand.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
- Ability to use specialized equipment.
- Punctuality and ability to maintain a schedule as if in a private dental -office. Excessive absenteeism directly affects our patients and will not be tolerated.
License/Certification:
- Dental License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
- DEA Certification (Required)
Experience:
- General dentistry: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
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[3] Interview
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[4] Job offer
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$140
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