Dentist

Reporting to the Dental Director, the Dentist is responsible for providing dental care to the patients of CAMcare Health Corporation that is consistent with accepted professional standards including diagnosis, preventative, operative, surgical and oral pathologic dental procedures. The Dentist will provide care and services in accordance with the policies and procedures established by CAMCARE HEALTH CORPORATION, The Joint Commission policies and procedures, OSHA standards, and other safety and health related codes and laws.

Responsibilities:

Works cooperatively with all providers and staff to carry out the goals and objectives of CAMCARE HEALTH CORPORATION, according to established policies and procedures.

1. Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinic policies, procedures and protocols, as needed to achieve CAMCARE HEALTH CORPORATION goals and objectives.
2. Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of Dental Quality Assurance program.
3. Attends and actively participates in departmental and medical staff meetings as required.
4. Supports health center colleagues with internal referrals when clinically appropriate.
5. Provides oral health assessment, diagnosis and treatment as clinically indicated.
6. Ensures that his/her documentation in the oral health record justifies prescribed treatment and includes findings/progress, oral health orders, and plan of care, in accordance with CAMCARE HEALTH CORPORATION policy and procedures.
7. Provides general dentistry care for all individuals without regard to ability to pay, race, color, origin or creed, according to CAMCARE HEALTH CORPORATION policy.
8. Provides consultation, guidance and direction to dental support staff to ensure continuity and quality of services of care.
9. Advises patients on dental care education issues when needed.
10. Effectively and efficiently completes all paperwork requirements for billing and medical records compliance.
11. Protects patient’s oral health by diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, abnormalities of teeth and gums, and undertaking preventive procedures.
12. Advises patients on good health practices.
13. Uses effective clinical judgment in referring patients and receiving referrals. Refers patients to specialists when required and in accordance with their insurance restrictions.
14. Performs procedures on patients in need. Develops and implements goals and objectives to ensure high quality, cost effective clinical care.
15. Ensures all patient charts are completed within 24 hours of the patient visit and the charting is accurate to support clinical and documentation requirements via Electronic Health System.
16. Plans and implements policies, procedures, and systems to achieve stated goals and to ensure compliance with The Joint Commission and other regulatory/third party mandates.
17. Active participant in CAMCARE HEALTH CORPORATION’s Performance Improvement Process, Departmental meetings, and other CAMCARE HEALTH CORPORATION meetings as scheduled.
18. Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
19. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other dentists, physicians, and health care staff members.
20. Ability to work in a variety of settings.
21. Ability to work within a team setting and to relate to the special needs of the patient population.
22. Provides consultation, guidance and directions to dental support staff to ensure continuity and quality of services and care.
23. Active in continuing and maintaining a high level of professional skills and knowledge.
24. Works to ensure patient satisfaction by communicating with patients in a caring and compassionate manner.
25. Presents information to patients at an educational level consistent with their understanding.
26. Listens attentively to patient complaints and resolves or refers to appropriate individuals.
27. Complies with treatment protocols as they are developed and implemented
28. Demonstrates concern for patient’s rights, privacy, and dignity.
29. Adheres to the American Dental Association Code of Professional Ethics.

Education & Experience Requirements:

* Graduate of an accredited School of Dentistry
* 3-5 years experience in general dentistry with a diverse patient population
* Maintains Continuing Educational Requirements.
* CDS and DEA License to prescribe and maintain controlled substances are required.
* Active State of New Jersey Dental License and Board Certified are required.
* CPR, BCLS certification required.

Work Schedule:

Varied

Compensation Range:

$100,000 +

Benefits:

Health Insurance

* All employees must successfully complete 90-days for benefits to become effective on 1st of the month following 90-days
* Medical/Prescription
* Vision
* Dental

_Paid time Off_

* All employees will begin to accrue paid time off from the date of hire, but must successfully complete a 6-month probationary period in order to begin using the accrue time
* Personal
* Sick
* Sick Bank
* Vacation
* Vacation Rollover
* 8 Company Paid Holidays

_Retirement Planning_

* All employees must successfully complete 90-days of service in order to participate. Participation is at the discretion of the employee and may be done at any time once the 90-day period is completed
* 403(b)
* Pension – Eligible after 1 year of service; up to 3% company match

_Other Benefits_

* Tuition Reimbursement
* The waiting period for this benefit is one (1) year
* Life Insurance
* Waiting period is about 90-days

_Ancillary Benefits_

* Colonial Life
* Offers a variety of options for our employees to choose from. These include, but are not limited to:
* Supplemental Life
* Accidental – AD&D Insurance
* Legal Assistance
* College Tuition Benefit Plan
* Cancer Benefits

_Bonus Benefits_

* Anniversary Milestone Gifts
* Vacation Sell Back
* Perfect Attendance Bonus – paid at 6 months & 12 months
* Employee Turkey Bonus
* Referral Bonus – Coming Soon!

Professional/Management (Salary)

* 0-4 Year of Service
* Weeks of vacation – 3
* Time Accrued – 1.25 days per month or (15) days per year
* 5 or more Years of Service
* Weeks of vacation – 4
* Time Accrued – 1.67 days per month or (20) days per year

Compensation Points:

Loan Repayment, Signing Bonus, Continuing Medical Education, Retirement Package, Health Insurance

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