The Chautauqua Center is growing and expanding quickly! We are looking for full-time or part-time work, including great benefits such as our student loan repayment program!
Description: General Dentist
Purpose: Diagnose and treat problems with a patient’s teeth, gums, and related parts
of the mouth. Provide advice and instruction on taking care of teeth and gums
and on diet choices that affect oral health.
Job Duties:
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Remove decay from
teeth and fill cavities
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Repair cracked or
fractured teeth and remove teeth
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Straight teeth to
correct bite issues
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Place sealants or
whitening agents on teeth
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Administer
anesthetics to keep patients from feeling pain during procedures
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Write
prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications
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Examine X-rays of
teeth, gums, the jaw and nearby areas for problems
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Make models and
measurements for dental appliances, such as dentures, to fit patients
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Teach patients
about diet, flossing, use of fluoride, and other aspects of dental care
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Utilize dental
equipment efficiently and effectively
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Educates patients
by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
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Documents dental
care services by charting in patient records.
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Maintains patient
confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
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Maintains safe
and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and
regulations.
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Protects patients
and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
·
Maintains
professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops;
reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks;
participating in professional societies.
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Contributes to
team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
·
Deals with public
and staff, both in person and over the telephone, in tactful and professional
manner.
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Performs other
duties as assigned
Education/Skills/Qualifications:
- Licensed to work in the state of New York
as a Dentist
- Graduate of an accredited college of
Dental Medicine
- CPR certified
- Knowledge of current principles, methods
and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and
treatment in area of expertise
- Minimum 1 year experience in a primary
care clinic
- Legal authorization to work in the United
States
- A valid State Driver’s license with clean
records and access to insured automobile
- Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills required
- Leadership and organizational skills
essential
- Bilingual especially in Spanish preferred
- Computer literate preferred
- Self-motivated and flexible to daily
patient schedule and/or clinic needs
The Chautauqua Center is an Equal
Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment
opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex,
national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled
veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, pregnancy, affectional or sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard
to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other
legally protected class. |