DENTIST

Job Summary

Responsible for providing a range of dental procedures (e.g. diagnose and provide treatment).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing patient screening procedures (e.g., oral health, dental history, examinations, etc.).
• Responsible for completing typical treatment procedures (e.g., preventative, restorative, endodontic, etc).
• Administer anesthetic and write prescriptions for medication.
• Counsels patient about good oral health and hygiene.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment.

· Provides excellent internal/external patient service via telephone and face-to-face contact.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have current, valid doctorate degree from an accredited school of dentistry.

· Licensed to practice in the state of Texas

· Initiative; flexibility; ability to effectively address multiple tasks requiring attention to detail; problem identification, analysis, and resolution.

· Knowledgeable of all ADA codes, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; ability to function with autonomy and minimal supervision.

· Ability to manage confidential records and information.

• Excellent communication and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail.

Educational Qualifications

· Must have a Doctor of Dentistry degree.

· Licensed in the state of Texas

· Current CPR certification.

Typical Physical Demands

· Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.

· Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.

· Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.

· Repetitive Motions: Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.

· Visual: Visual acuity necessary for the proper evaluation of a patient and to prepare or inspect documents or other materials. Ability to accurately view computer monitors

· Physical: Sitting 40-50% of time and standing, walking 20-30% of time. Lift up to 20-50 lbs; push and pull up to 20-50 lbs. Able to bend at the waist, twist and turn along axial plane.