About this role
<p><b>Division:</b>HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION </p> <p><b>Sub-Division:</b> MCPHD </p> <p><b>FLS Status: </b><span style="font-size:11.0px">[[JOB_REQUISITION_CUSTOM27]]</span></p> <p><b>Req ID:</b> 25762 </p> <p>Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Role Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position provides general dentistry services to patients in Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) dental clinics. Applies dental knowledge and skills to develop, present and implement dental treatment plans on assigned patients. Educates patients in preventive and basic dental care principles; supervises clinical operations, patient/staff communications, and the dental staff assigned to his/her dental team.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Duties</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provides and supervises high quality dental care/services for children and adults of diverse cultural backgrounds as well as patients with special needs. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provides general dentistry using knowledge and skills in preventive and restorative dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Refers patients with dental conditions that cannot be treated within the scope of the public health dental Clinic.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Treats emergency patients presenting with oral pain and swelling. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">In emergency situations, follows emergency protocol and if appropriate, administers CPR and supports the patient until emergency personnel arrive. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provides dental services/care according to standards of care and conduct of the dental community/profession and Indiana Dental Law. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Effectively directs and coordinates the activities of dental staff assigned to his/her dental team and assures efficient clinic operations. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Supervises dental procedures provided by dental hygienists and dental assistants. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Makes resources available and encourages participation in activities and training opportunities. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monitors the transfer of chart documents into OnBase. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Approves and monitors staff requests for time off. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monitors clinic inventories and manages the clinic budget. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assures that staff adheres to company and departmental policies and procedures, such as HIPAA, OSHA, and quality assurance/improvement policies and procedures. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Sets and communicates clear performance expectations for staff; ensures that performance appraisal review takes place at end of probationary periods and annually. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Uses appropriate and progressive discipline to improve performance/behavioral issues.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Has access to confidential information. Complies at all times with HIPAA regulations. Follows or takes appropriate procedures to protect and keep patient and staff information confidential.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Associated Job Duties</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">May answer the clinic phone, schedule/confirm appointments, verify insurance, collect fees, enter patient data, and scan and index dental records into the electronic storage system.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">May be assigned or need to travel to any MCPHD dental clinic, site or Smile Mobile.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">May transport supplies to/from the Hasbrook Building to/from dental clinics.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must have reliable transportation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Obtains and reviews medical/dental histories of each patient; determines and documents chief complaints of each patient.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provides extraoral and intraoral exams of hard and soft tissues to determine the oral health of patients; provides diagnoses and prognoses for dental findings and conditions. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Utilizes dental X-rays, local anesthetics, rotary and hand instruments and other commonly used dental supplies, instruments, and equipment in the care of patients.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develops, presents and implements treatment plans, follow-up and maintenance care for patients, according to individual patient dental needs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Apply universal precautions in the care of all patients.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Charts progress notes in SOAP format and maintains clear, organized, accurate, current, and thorough documentation in patient dental records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Closes electronic dental notes in a timely manner, according to MCPHD policy.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficient in utilizing the electronic dental record and the data storage system for electronic health records software and other organizational software.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge in utilizing computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Meets continuing education requirements to maintain current knowledge, skills and licensure. </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Dental degree acquired through completion of an accredited dental school.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At least three years of experience in providing clinical dentistry to children and adults.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in administration preferred.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Reliable transportation</span>.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Licenses/Certifications Required</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Valid, unlimited Indiana Dental License.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Valid CSR and DEA registrations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Current CPR certification.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Valid Indiana driver's license.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, techniques of general dentistry.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge in assessing signs and symptoms of oral disease.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge in treatment planning the care of dental needs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of health and dental agencies where patients can be referred for consultation or treatment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of Indiana Dental Law and Ethics.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to communicate effectively with members of various socio-economic groups.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to interact effectively and tactfully in complex, uncertain, and stressful situations with patients, personnel, and the public. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to respond accurately and rapidly to crisis situations, maintaining a controlled atmosphere under pressure. </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Working Environment</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Requires close eye work: 85%</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Unconfined sitting: 30%</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Confined sitting: 80%</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Standing or walking: 40%</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Steady use of hands or fingers: 90%</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bend, lift, carry, etc. with arms and legs: 25%</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.</p>