Job Description

Provide high-quality dental care to Oak Orchard patients by diagnosing and treating dental health ailments. Work in tandem with hygienists and assistants to ensure excellent patient health and satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in efforts to provide the highest quality patient care to all segments of the communities served by Oak Orchard.
• Maintain a safe, clean, orderly work area
• Adhere to all organizational personnel policies
• Provide dental, diagnostic, and treatment services to patients in the health center as allocated by the Dental Practice Act of New York State.
• Appropriately record dental evaluation and treatment in patient EHR.
• Refer patients as necessary for appropriate specialty care.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of dental assistants and dental hygienists who work with him/her.
• Indicates commitment to organizational values.
• Participate in annual continuing dental education.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
• Adhere to all exposure and infection control protocols.
• Participate in departmental peer review process.
• Lock all completed notes within three days.
• Any other reasonable requests by senior management.

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications:

• Commitment to creating a positive team environment and being a good team member.
• Strict adherence to confidentiality of all information related to Oak Orchard patients and organizational information.
• Strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry and completion of General Practice Residency as required in New York State.