A PRN exempt position responsible for providing periodontal therapy consistent with the

dentist’s training and experience, to patients of the Center in the Community Health Center

setting. Provide clinical supervision to Dental Assistants and Residents.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Achieve Results

1. Directly effect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and

delivery of high quality dental treatment. Ensure the delivery of competent, accurate, dental care

and treatment to all patients as assigned.

2. Provide leadership and direction to other dental clinic staff. Effect overall clinic results.

Meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and

productivity goals.

3. Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related

recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned.

Operational Excellence

4. Ensure the delivery of all dental treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory,

accreditation, and professional standards, including clinic policies and quality initiatives.

5. Understand and ensure all practices and procedures related to the delivery of dental services

are consistent with contracted protocols and procedures.

Relationship Management

6. Develop and ensure favorable relationships with all patients and their families. Ensure all

patient services are delivered in a caring and professional manner.

7. Develop and ensure favorable relationships with vendors, contractors and payor sources.

8. Develop and ensure ongoing, positive relationships and collaboration with other dentists and

dental staff members. Ensure the success of each clinic operation through collaborative support

and working relationships with all clinic operations staff.

Professionalism & Stewardship

9. Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the

organization in a highly professional manner at all times.

10. Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well

as the overall mission and values of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provide routine and emergency periodontal services, including diagnosis, open flap

debridement, hard and soft tissue crown lengthening, gingivectomies and other surgical

periodontal therapy consistent with training and experience.

2. Initiate and interpret x-rays.

3. Administer and prescribe anesthetics and medications.

4. Refer patients for medical consultations and specialty care to other clinic programs or outside

agencies as appropriate.

5. Supervise Dental Assistant.

6. Conduct follow-up patient care.

7. Provide dental and oral health education to patients and families.

9. Teach and train patients and staff on illness prevention.

11. Assist with in-service and on-going training of clinic staff.

12. Build relationships and foster a high level of customer service.

13. Manage difficult clients and patients, demonstrating interpersonal savvy and influence skills.

14. Exercise professional judgment in the performance of services provided consistent with the

organization’s policies and the standards of the dental profession.

15. Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of dentistry

specifically endodontics and associated charting requirements.

16. Perform assigned dental tasks using a high level of skills and ability.

17. Utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval with proficiency.

18. Utilize and monitor effectiveness and efficiency of all equipment and supplies used in the

delivery of services.

19. Communicate frequently with others in verbal and written communication format.

20. Implement and evaluate operational and administrative processes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Occasional lifting of 40 lbs and pushing of 5-20 lbs
• Sitting, standing and walking approximately 80% of the time
• A medium to high level of manual dexterity required
• Bending and reaching approximately 20% of the time
• Normal accessibility and mobility throughout the region required
• Normal overtime/extended work hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal

preparations, radiation, and other conditions common to a clinical environment may be routinely

encountered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training

• D.D.S. or D.M.D. from an accredited educational institution.
• Completion of an A.D.A accredited advanced education program in Periodontics is desirable

but not required for applicants with work experience and continuing education training in

advanced periodontics.

• Certification by the American Board of Periodontology is a desirable qualification but not

required.

Licensing and Credentials

• Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Louisiana.
• Current CPR certification
• Louisiana Controlled Substance and DEA Registrations
• Medicaid Provider Number

Professional Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in relevant dental practices, protocol, trends and best practices in

clinical areas assigned.

• Demonstrated knowledge and success in affecting overall clinical operations.
• Knowledge and Experience of ADA Standards and Guidelines
• Experience/Knowledge of processes and requirements for federal, state and local regulations

and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment.

• Knowledge of the prevalent health and social stressors on Community Health Center patients

and the impact of these on their oral health.

• Ability to treat patients from a diversity of social and ethnic backgrounds and to work

creatively as a member of an interdisciplinary team for the healing and betterment of the

Center’s patients.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.
• Proficiency in knowledge of office management, use of computers, software programs, and

office machines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Knowledge of Joint Commission and/or CODA accreditation process and

requirements,