Dentist

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. is looking for a Dentistto provide quality and compassionate care and help make an impact withour most underserved populations.

Summary: The Dentist provides the patient with theprimary cost effective care, in a competent manner for prevention,diagnosis and treatment for oral disease.

Hours: This is a full-time position that requires theability to work a flexible schedule. General daytime hours Monday -Friday with rotating Saturdays and at least one evening per week.

Position Responsibilities/Duties:

• Evaluate the patient’s total dental care needs and providepersonal dental care
• Perform physical assessment by interviewing, recording andinterpreting medical, dental and social history of the patient
• Order diagnostic or therapeutic procedures or lab testing
• Develop an accurate identification of patients’ health problemsbased upon correct interpretation of findings
• Record findings, lab and/or diagnostic results and existing dental records
• Develop, implement, and coordinate all aspects of a dental careplan for each individual
• Manage the plan of care by monitoring the patient’s response tothe therapeutic regimen, recording the patient’s process andcounseling if needed
• Initiate referrals, when needed, to other health care providersand/or consulting physicians or dentist, offering counseling whenneeded, and document all information regarding referral in themedical chart
• Coordinate all aspects of patient care, including discharge andfollow-up plans
• Facilitate interaction and cooperation among health care staffinvolved in the planning and provision of dental care
• Responsible for maintaining a current technical knowledge and isrequired to seek educational and professional opportunities toenhance clinical practice and competency
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the President/CEO.

Experience and Skills:

• Valid NJ Dental License, CDS, and DEA
• At least 1 year of current working experience; 2 to 4 years preferred
• Valid NJ driver’s license
• Strong computer skills: knowledge of MediaDent is a plus
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus
• Excellent customer services and communication skills

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.

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