Supervising Dentist - PT

Supervising Dentist

Position Summary

Supervises patient care services provided in the dental hygiene clinic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Provides anesthesia for patient care when indicated

• Administers nitrous oxide when indicated

• Manages emergency medical procedures when necessary

• Monitors safety practices and infection control standards in the dental clinic.

• Authorizes and documents radiographs indicated for patient care.

• Authorizes dental hygiene treatment plan based on review of medical/dental history.

• Administers pharmaceutical medications when indicated for patient care.

• Performs other clinical duties as directed by the Dental Hygiene Program

Director.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:

• Current dental license in state of practice
• Professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill program goals
• Current CPR certification/health care provider
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Five years of full-time dental practice experience

Classification: Exempt

Work Hours: May be part-time or full-time, vary daily, and include evening/weekend hours.

Travel: None

Working Environment: Interior/Office