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Dentist - Palm Springs California
Company: Public Health Management Corporation Location: Palm Springs, California
Posted On: 05/07/2024
PHMC Care Clinic Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA DescriptionPHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees are fully vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine before the first day of employment. PHMC will offer the Vaccination at no extra cost at one of our Health Centers.Job Overview:The Dentist is a full-time position working under the supervision of the Dental Director. The Dentist provides professional, high-quality dental diagnosis, treatment and education to a broad range of patients, including children, adolescents and adults. The Dentist also participates in the ongoing evaluation of Dental Program operations to assure the delivery of high-quality services that support the financial sustainability of the program in compliance with all regulatory agencies (e.g. OSHA, DPH, Joint Commission).RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides hands-on dental care in a variety of settings while achieving the highest levels of appropriateness, quality, efficiency, accessibility and responsiveness.Performance expectations: - Maintains full appointment schedule for office practice and other settings
- Provides a full range of general dental services within the dentist's defined scope of training
- Utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment techniques
- Refers patients to specialists and relevant patient care components as appropriate
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment regimens as appropriate
- Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of dental technical and support staff as required
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental and/or infection control standards
- Maintains necessary credentialing, licensure and continuing education requirements
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assignedSkills:
- Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern dentistry and oral surgery
- Thorough knowledge of dental terminology and dental science
- Thorough understanding of the theories, methods and procedures for the prevention of dental diseases and the required corrective treatment
- Knowledge of community-based dental environment
- Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of dental evaluations, diagnosis and treatment
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements
- Knowledge of ethical and legal standards for the delivery of dental care
- Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress
- Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aides and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage
- Ability to develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
- A team-player
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Responds constructively to pressure situations and time limits
- Accepts and offers guidance and supervision as appropriate
- Attends and participates in staff meetings to review team progress in meeting financial and productivity goals for the dental program
- Places a high value on personal and departmental performance excellence
- Adheres to office dress code and standards of behaviorExperience:Minimum of 1 year experience in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of community-based dental services.Education Requirement:DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
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