Dentist Family Health Center Part-time with Benefits!

Overview

This position is for 23hrs a week. No On-Call, No Nights, No Holidays, No Weekends. Shift will begin at 8a. Hours/Days of the week are flexible at this time. Looking for a part time dentist to act as an attending for our dental residents working alongside/teaching at chair side. Diagnose and treat patients at the West Lake Family Health Center Dental Clinic Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

1. Meeting with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns, perform regular cleanings and other preventative procedures, and establish a plan for better dental
2. Performing dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, dental implants, filling cavities and Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
3. Correcting bite issues and overcrowding.
4. Applying helpful agents to teeth, such as sealants or whiteners.
5. Prescribing medications for dental problems, such as pain medications or antibiotics.
6. Giving clients sedatives or anesthesia prior to administering treatments.
7. Ordering diagnostic measures, such as x-rays, models, etc.
8. Using tools, such as drills, probes, brushes, or mirrors, to examine and treat teeth and mouth.
9. Keeping records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatments given to them.
10. Managing and communicating with other staff members to provide care to patients.
11. Supervising Attending Dental Physician to Dental Residents/Fellow.
12. ED consults, floor consults and on-call based on call schedule.
13. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
14. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

1. DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental program, pass the written National Board Dental Examination, and pass a state or regional clinical examination.
2. Minimum of five or more years of experience in an Academic Dental Program.
3. Knowledge of The Commission on Dental Accreditation accredits dental, advanced dental and allied dental education programs.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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