Dentist

Job Description

Job Description

CCI Health Services’ mission is to deliver high quality, accessible care to our community members, leading the way to a more equitable health care system for everyone.

In this role, the Dentist will report to the Chief Dental Officer (CDO). Additionally, the Dentist is responsible for the care of patients in the clinics as determined by the CDO.

As a member of the health center’s integrated care team, the Dentist will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated patient care :

Provides direct dental care including diagnostic, preventative, restorative, periodontics procedures related to general dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, oral surgery procedures related to general dentistry, pediatric dentistry related to general dentistry.

Coordinates dental services with other professional services.

Maintains accurate, timely, and up-to-date records.

Maintains cognizance of state and federal regulations and CCI compliance for reporting, licensing, and code requirements.

Maintains records, files, logs, and reports in accordance with CCI policy.

Maintains and cares for equipment.

Maintains current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

Participates in and attends meetings, committees, and training as requested or needed.

Promotes and fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and excellence among staff.

Promotes and fosters mentorship and guidance to dental assistants to create a cohesive treatment flow.

Maintain organizational and clinic goals towards productivity goals.

Ensure all treatments are conducted consistently within current, relevant standards, as well as federal, state, and local regulations and standards.

Provide care in a manner that respects the patient’s rights and choices in a multi-cultural setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

D.D.S. or D.M.D. from an accredited dental school.

Licensed Dentist in the State of Maryland without restriction.

Current DEA, CPR, NPI, and CDS licensure.

Thorough knowledge and practice of current quality dental practices and procedures.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate effectively.

Experience / Interest in working with a culturally diverse, low-income population.

Good judgment and decision-making ability.

Expertise in computer skills and dental electronic records.

Flexible, responsible, tactful, resourceful, and objective.

Good health and attendance record.

Demonstrated leadership, oral and written communication, and analytic skills.

Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Experience working with children preferred.

Understanding and job knowledge of HIPPA privacy rules.

Working on-site is an essential duty for the job.

Attending organization’s outreach events to deliver or promote oral health.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Proper and professional grooming is always expected.

Prolonged periods of standing, bending or working at a desk on a computer.

The ability to lift (up to 15lbs) is required.

Work under stressful conditions within a controlled enclosed environment daily. The work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

OSHA Category 1. Clinical environment. This is a clinical environment. As such, there is a possibility of exposure to chemicals and infectious body fluids e.g., HPV, HIV, HEP C, HSV.

Why work at CCI?

Extensive benefits plan including PTO

403B Retirement Plan + Employer match up to 4%

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance.

Our providers are insured for malpractice under FTCA.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CCI Health Services does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and / or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. All personnel decisions are to be administered in accordance with this policy and in compliance with applicable federal and state law, including, but not limited to, decisions regarding recruitment, selection, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, lay-offs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs.

The CEO & President of CCI and all managerial personnel are committed to this policy and its enforcement. Employees are directed to bring any violation of this policy to the immediate attention of their supervisor, Human Resources, or the CEO & President. Any employee who violates this policy or knowingly retaliates against an employee reporting or complaining of a violation of this policy, shall be subject to immediate corrective action, up to and including termination of employment. Complaints brought under this policy will be promptly investigated and handled with due regard for the privacy and respect of all involved.