Dentist opening in Casa Grande, AZ
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Casa Grande, Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/29/24
Dentist opening in AZ
Located in Casa Grande
50 Miles from Phoenix
Full Time Permanent position
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assesses patient health by interviewing patient, performing visual examinations, obtaining, updating and studying medical and dental health histories;
2. Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting the test results;
3. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records;
4. Performs therapeutic procedures by ordering and/or administering injections, suturing, managing wounds and infections, and performing corrective, preventive and/or restorative procedures;
5. Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, providing counseling on problems of daily care, and promoting wellness and health maintenance;
6. Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans;
7. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols;
8. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations;
9. Complies with Federal, State and Local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions;
10. Aides in monitoring, orienting and assisting dental residents;
11. Develops dental care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities;
12. Aides the Chair, Dental by supervising staff (as necessary), contributing information regarding staff performance, and discussing staff requirements;
13. Serves on committees aimed at compliance, quality assurance and management, and performs peer review as requested;
14. Maintains Clinic standards of care by adhering to the Arizona State Board of Dentistry and those of other governing agencies;
15. Adheres to expectations of required/mandatory in-services, certifications, and licensure.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
16. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies;
17. Participates in in-service/education regarding Quality Improvement;
18. Performs all other related duties as assigned or requested.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment;
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations where applicable.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or equivalency;
- Bachelors Degree;
- Doctor of Dentistry degree;
- Current Arizona State DDS or DMD license;
- One to three years experience in a Dentist capacity.