Dentist at Bucksport Regional Health Center

Bucksport, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oral Evaluation, Dental Instruments, X-Rays, Treatment Planning, Anesthesia Administration, Preventive Care, Cosmetic Dentistry, Patient Education, Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving, Time Management, Confidentiality, Manual Dexterity, Patient Care, Community Engagement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Welcome to our Community Health Center At BRHC we are compassionate about our work and continually strive for excellence in every program we offer. We are committed to treating each patient and employee with respect and dignity. Our goal is to be our patient’s partner in wellness and as such, we provide our patients with individualized education on prevention and treatments to meet specific health care needs. Become a member of our valuable team and join us in the rewards of working in our community health center. The Dentist diagnoses and treats problems with a patient’s teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth; also provides advice and instruction on taking care of teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health. Requirements ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Conducts a comprehensive oral evaluation, including oral cancer assessment. 2. Examines teeth, gums, and related tissues 3. Uses dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, and diagnose diseases or abnormalities. 4. Formulates plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue. 5. Use masks, gloves and safety glasses to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases. 6. Administers treatments which may include cavity detection, prevention and treatment; repair/replacement of broken or missing teeth, crowns, root canals, tooth extraction, teeth whitening, veneers, and cosmetic dentistry. 7. Administers anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures. 8. Use air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements. 9. Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services. 10. Refers patients for advanced dental care or surgery as needed. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: 1. Be committed to the mission of the Bucksport Regional Health Center. 2. Work as a member of the dental team in the performance of duties. 3. Be punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately. 4. Work in harmonious relationships with all staff, patients, vendors and others. 5. Perform duties in a conscientious, cooperative manner. 6. Perform required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors. 7. Be neat and maintain a professional appearance. 8. Maintain confidentiality and protect the Center by keeping information concerning Operations, patients and employees confidential. 9. Assist in the care, observation, and the condition of patients including the execution of procedures prescribed for the direct treatment or therapy of patients. 10. Performance of job requires close coordination with others. Teamwork is essential. 11. Participation in community activities as a representative of Bucksport Regional Health Center. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the Incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and sit; prolonged standing is required. Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel, dental instruments, as well as operation of a standard computer keyboard; reach with hands and arms and talk, see and hear. Eye hand coordination and finger and manual dexterity required. The employee must regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, including assist with moving patients, as well as bend, stoop, stretch or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed primarily in a typical dental office environment. Noise level is usually quiet. Potential exposure to hazardous and infectious materials, including blood borne pathogens. QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR POSITION: Experience and Skill Requirements: The following experience and skills are considered essential: Prior experience as a licensed dentist strongly preferred. Computer experience using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office software products required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other patients, others employees and the public. Ability to communicate and present information. Ability to read, interpret, and apply dental policies and procedures. Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions. Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities. Education Requirements: The following education requirements are considered essential: Licensed Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) required. Licensed as a Dentist in the State of Maine. ** All requirements and skills are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated. **

Responsibilities

The Dentist diagnoses and treats problems with patients' teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They also provide advice on oral health care and dietary choices affecting dental health.