Job Description

Supervising Dentist

Supervises patient care services provided in the dental hygiene clinic

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

•  Provides anesthesia for patient care when indicated

•  Administers nitrous oxide when indicated

• Manages emergency medical procedures when necessary

• Monitors safety practices and infection control standards in the dental clinic.

• Authorizes and documents radiographs indicated for patient care.

• Authorizes dental hygiene treatment plan based on review of medical/dental history.
   

• Administers pharmaceutical medications when indicated for patient care.

• Performs other clinical duties as directed by the Director of Dental Hygiene.
  

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/CompetenciesQualifications

•  Current dental license in the state of PA

•  Professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill program goals
•  Current CPR certification/health care provider

•  Excellent oral and written communications

•  Five years of full-time dental practice experience

Classification: Exempt

Work HoursMay be part-time or full-time, vary daily, and include evening/weekend hours.