Dentist

* POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides comprehensive and appropriate dental care and treatment to patients in an integrated care
setting. Provides supervision to Dental Hygienist(s) and Dental Assistant(s) as assigned.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Ensures all patients enjoy a positive experience and are treated with the care and compassion
expected.
• Improves the oral health of patients through providing proper oral health care education, as well as the
delivery of quality oral health care services.
• Enhances the efficiency of the clinic by performing expanded duties as allowable by law.
• Ensures all patient records and related documentation are managed and maintained timely, accurately,
and consistent with all HIPAA and related regulations and requirements.
• Affects favorable billing and collection outcomes. Ensures all patient services and billing information
is collected and submitted timely and accurately.
Operational Excellence
• Ensures all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes, and
related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as clinic policies and
procedures. Ensures direct patient care is delivered using established oral health care procedures.
Relationships
• Develops favorable relationships with all patients.
• Interacts positively with patients (and their families) to provide information and education about oral
hygiene and general oral health care.
• Provides verbal instruction and written information related to post treatment care.
• Handles and resolves patient concerns with enthusiasm and empathy.
• Establishes favorable working relationships with all staff members associated with clinical and
administrative operations.
Stewardship and Professionalism
• Consistently upholds the values and mission of the organization at all times.
• Represents the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Ensures compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures.
• Completes continuing education as necessary to retain appropriate certifications and licensing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
I. Provides routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment plans, general
restorative procedures, crown and/or bridge construction, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated
endodontics and minor oral surgery.
2. Responsible for all dental care given to patients, including that provided by the Hygienist(s).
3. Ensures the administration of quality oral health care.
4. Responsible for beginning and ending appointments as close to “on schedule” as possible.
5. Initiates and interpret x-ray and lab studies.
6. Administers anesthetics and prescribes medications.
7. Refers patients for specialty care to other clinic programs our outside agencies as
appropriate.
8. Supervises Dental Hygienist(s) and Dental Assistant(s) when appropriate.
9. Conducts follow-up patient care.
I 0. Provides dental and oral health education to patients and families.
11. Assists in reviewing clinic productivity, scheduling procedures, and establishing guidelines
for care and treatment.
12. Teaches and trains patients and staff on illness prevention.
13. Actively participates in community dental programs.
14. Assists with in-service and on-going training of clinic staff.
15. Builds relationships and fosters a high level of customer service.
16. Manages difficult clients and patients, demonstrating interpersonal savvy and influence
skills.
17. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of services provided consistent with
the organization’s policies and the standards of the dental profession.
18. Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of dentistry and
associated charting requirements.
19. Performs assigned dental tasks using high level of skills and ability.
20. Utilizes computers for data entry and information retrieval with proficiency.
21. Utilizes & monitors effectiveness/efficiency of equipment/supplies used in the delivery of services.
22. Responsible for participating in quality assurance, peer review and audit activities.
23. Communicates frequently with others in verbal and written communication format.
24. Implements and evaluates operational and administrative processes.
25. Carries out and performs other supervisory, administrative, or clinical duties as assigned within the
realm of the Dental Profession.

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Benefits:

MCHC pays 100% of the employee premium for UPMC Medical

Medical and Dependent Care FSA and HRA (deductibles are paid for by Metro)

United Concordia dental

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life insurance ($100,000.00)

VBA vision coverage is offered as voluntary coverage that paid for by the employee

2 weeks of paid parental leave

20 days (4 weeks) of PTO for your 1st two years

12 paid holidays

401k with a 4% match

40 hours CME

Choice of a $500 bonus or a $500 deposit to your 401k

CPR and Fingerprints paid for at onboarding

Work from home options

60-minute lunch (30 minutes paid)

Annual raise

Identity theft protection (LifeLock)

Pet Insurance

Paid when helping with events (It might be time and a half)

Parking and Mileage reimbursement

$$ Drawing for each event you help with

$1 Differential (Plus time and a half)

$35 Wi-Fi for work from home staff

Discounted memberships to over 11,500 gyms

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