Dentist

On-Site Position

Major Function

Under the general supervision of a Dental Director, functions as a consultant
and specialist in a dental specialty; performs clinical responsibilities in
accordance with normal concepts and unifies services.  Perform dental functions
in accordance with legal and judicial mandates; performs technical applications
to meet state and federal standards and regulations; does related work as
required.

Essential Functions

* Study, evaluate, diagnose, and treat the diseases of the teeth and gums
related to dental training.
* Treats clients and maintains an awareness of interactions of medication.
* Develops patient treatment plan and/or explain treatment plan as formulated.
* Advises patient of need for medication and results of non-use of medication.
* Examines patients utilizing a variety of dental equipment, instruments, and
test following standard dental procedures.
* Maintains complete and adequate case and dental histories and renders
reports.
* Provides professional direction to other dental personnel.
* Follows HJAHC procedures for documenting patient records to ensure
appropriate billing for client treatment.
* Greets all patients/clients/customers via telephone or directly in a personal
and professional manner.
* Is a member of the health team

Additional Responsibilities

* Be accessible and approachable
* Have respectful interactions with colleagues
* Identifying opportunities to improve process and become part of the solution
* Be a good colleague and team member using the core values of transparency,
civility, and respect.   
* Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent and/or
as assigned by Dental Director. Duties, responsibilities and activities may
change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Education & Experience

* Degree from an accredited dental school program required; demonstrated
competence in dental practice

Licensure and/or Certifications

* Licensure to practice dentistry in the State of New Jersey required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER (KSAO’s)
* High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in
conjunction with day-to-day activities.
* Strong persuasive and presentation skills.
* Thorough knowledge of accepted principles of dental practices and the role of
dental services in a public health program.
* Ability to render effective dental diagnosis and treatment in a public health
setting and to supervise the work of other dentists.
* Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; capable of working with computers and
software applications suitable for health care environment; excellent
interpersonal and communication skills.
* Good Health and freedom from disabling physical and mental defects which
would impair the proper performance of the required duties or which might
endanger the health and safety of oneself or others.
* Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American Sign language
or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
* High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in
conjunction with day-to-day activities.
* Strong persuasive and presentation skills.

Organizational Relationships

* The Dentist is responsible to the Dental Director for the administration of
the organization and for proper interpretation and fulfillment of all his/her
functions, responsibilities, authority and relationships.
* The Dentist maintains personal contacts with the Dental Director, other
staff, and the public to the greatest degree possible.

Physical & Work Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones,
computers and other office equipment.  The position requires the physical
ability to kneel, bend, and perform light lifting.  This person must have the
ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey
information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and
over the telephone.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  Generally, the
working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health,
safety hazards and/or hazardous materials.

Salary

$126,400 -  $194,600