Dentista

Job Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the routine and long-range management of the clinical operations for the dental clinic. Perform restorative and preventive dentistry and render them in accordance with generally accepted dental practices and standards.
• Delivery of dental care and meeting qualitative and quantitative objectives.
• Supervise and evaluate the clinical functions of the dental assistant(s) during the operation of the dental clinic.
• Documentation is reviewed and correct ICD-10 codes are attached and signed within 72 hours after patient has been seen in Open Dental and Expanse.
• Review and responds to task list daily to ensure patient/staff questions/scripts ae answered within 24-48 hours.
• Participates in quality data and strives to achieve goals set each year.
• Comply with all reporting and filing procedures and documentation of dental services in conjunction with Medicaid regulations.
• Attends executive board, task force, and other special meetings as requested.
• Maintain currency with educational requirements for licensing.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships in the OCHC service area with schools, the dental community, businesses, social service providers and civic organizations.
• Dentist shall maintain all dental records related to the services provided and shall comply with all requirements of Medicaid.
• Dentist shall conduct himself/herself in a professional manner and shall discharge his/her duties in a responsible manner at all times.
• Help devise and implement preventive education programs throughout the service area.
• Beware of, and comment on, the dental schedule for the clinic.
• Completes the clinical evaluation section in a timely manner for the dental assistants.
• Provides dental care services to the patients and assumes documentation in the medical record as per policy and procedure.
• Supervises and trains clinical staff in regard to standards and policy and procedures with the patient delivery system.
• Maintains patient records according to clinic policies and procedures.
• Assures that the services provided by clinic meet the standards set by Administration and Board of Directors.
• Communicates regularly with the Chief Executive Officer regarding the services and any concerns or suggestions for the program.
• Makes every effort to treat as many patients as possible on a daily basis.
• Participates in staff/department meetings where applicable.