Listing: Dentaljob.org » General dentist job
Location: Arcadia, FL
Posted: 12/10/07
Viewed: 46 total

Description:
The incumbent, an employee of the DeSoto County Health Department, represents the agency and its mission and values. The incumbent is part of the organization and is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy and teamwork in a diverse environment.

Provides dental treatment services for eligible patients in accordance with all Federal and State laws and within the guidelines established by the State Health Office and the Dental Administrative offices. Services are to include:

• Dental and medical evaluations
• Diagnosis and treatment planning – including all necessary procedures required to make proper diagnosis
• Restorative procedures (per program limitations)
• Oral surgery procedures (extractions)
• Preventive services, dental and medical
• Prosthetic services, when indicated (per program limitations)
• All other dental services permitted by Medicaid
• Other medical and dental referrals as authorized by dental program policy.
Provides for the proper daily operation of the dental clinic, including:
• Scheduling of patients
• Patient load sufficient to meet productivity standards
• Maintaining adequate supplies and equipment, including schedules for maintenance
• Maintaining and periodically checking emergency equipment and supplies
• Documenting all patient services and activities in the client record and service record
• Performs all other activities necessary for the smooth and professional operation of a dental practice, including appropriate supervision of clinical staff (to include approval of leave requests and regular performance evaluations)

Performs other related work as required, including dental surveys, screenings, presentations, staff meetings and quality improvement meetings.

All EARS (Employee Activity Record) will be coded accurately and submitted daily.

Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing confidential and public information.