Pediatric Dentist at Expanding Health Center! at Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.

Pediatric Dentist at Expanding Health Center!

Part-time or Per Diem

$80 - $85/hour

Part-Time, non-exempt, reports to Chief Dental Officer

Pottstown, PA

Who we are:

Community Health and Dental Care (CHDC) is a non-profit community health center located in Pottstown, PA. We provide the highest quality health and dental care for our patients by utilizing the latest standards and most advanced technology in a professional atmosphere.

What you will do:

Provides and directs preventative and restorative procedures in accordance with dental standards of care and PA license guidelines including but not limited to interviews and examines of scheduled patients. The dentist renders professional dental services to the patient population of Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Interviews and examines walk-in pediatric patients
• Completes oral examination, dentition charting, and diagnosis for pediatric patient
• Develops an individualized treatment plan according to the needs of the the pediatric patient
• Reviews the treatment plan with the pediatric patient
• Performs follow-up examinations on patients referred to dental specialists
• Performs emergency dental procedures when necessary
• Orders appropriate radiographs
• Interprets radiographs
• Completes prophylaxes
• Performs conservative periodontal therapy
• Performs fluoride therapy
• Applies dental sealants
• Completes routine restorations
• Performs emergency endodontic
• Performs extractions
• Installs dental prosthetics
• Provides patient with instruction on good oral hygiene
• Educates patients in regard to dental health and education and the need for continued dental care
• Complies with OSHA regulations while performing treatment
• Adheres to CHDC clinical policies as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual and Health Care Plan
• Maintains a high productivity level, based on CHDC standards, with respect to the total number of patients to which professional services are rendered
• Maintains a high productivity level, based on CHDC standards, with respect to the total number of annual patient encounters
• Maintains a high productivity level, based on CHDC standards, with respect to the average number of annual visits per patient
• Documents the medical history of the patient at the initial exam
• Acquires provider and patient signatures on the initial medical history
• Updates medical history and acquires provider and patient signatures annually
• Completed medical referral when medical clearance is required
• Completes and signs referral forms to dental specialists when required
• Records legible progress notes in patient charts after each encounter
• Dates all notes written in charts
• Signs all notes written in charts
• Includes notations and copies of prescriptions in patient charts when medication is prescribed
• Conspicuously notes medial alerts and allergies in patients charts
• Completes an encounter for each patient visit
• Completes all patient billing information in a timely manner
• Adheres to CHDC administrative policies as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual and Health Care Plan

Requirements:

Qualifications, Education, and Knowledge

• Graduate of an approved dental school.
• Possess current license to practice dentistry in the State of Pennsylvania
• Minimum 1 to 3 years’ experience as a practicing dentist preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills are required.
• This position requires travel to, but not limited to, all CHDC sites, including meetings, off-site retreats, conferences, workshops, and outreach functions.
• Valid PA Driver’s License required
• Maintenance of state minimum insurance requirements.

CHDC is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer. For more information about CHDC and its services, visit us online at www.ch-dc.org.