Position Summary
The Dentist provides clinical dental services and preventive dental care in a community health center setting.  Supervises the Dental Assistants/Hygienists/EFDA and collaborates with the Public Health Dental Hygienist.  The position requires someone who has comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient setting, knowledge of the principles and practice of modern dentistry as related to public health organizations and community health programs and current social and economic problems pertaining to public health and their impact on primary health care.
Berks Community Health Center’s (BCHC’s)
Expectations of All Employees
• Adheres to all BCHC’s Policies and Procedures.
• Conducts self in a manner that represents BCHC’s core values of Respect for People, Quality, Integrity and Community Focus at all times.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts.
• Communicates regularly with her/his immediate supervisor about Departmental and BCHC concerns.
• Consistently reports to work prepared to perform the duties of the position.
• Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Examines individuals requesting care, diagnosing their dental/oral conditions, prescribing and carrying out, or directing others in carrying out as appropriate the scope of service, appropriate dental/oral treatment, or referring individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Knowledge of digital radiography preferred; Records patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
• Educates individuals in the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention
• Serves on the dental staff and other center committees as assigned; Preparing specific reports as requested by the community health center’s Chief Medical Officer; Assists in the provision of continuing education, on-the-job training, and the orientation of community health center staff as requested
• Designs, develops, and implements appropriate Dental Department policies, protocols and procedures as directed by the Chief Medical Officer which are in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards; Assisting in the provision of technical assistance and health education to the community as requested
• Participates in short and long term program planning for the Dental Department including development of goals and objectives
• Leads the coordination and integration of the health center’s dental programs and services with other programs and services for the welfare of the health center’s patients;
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times with regard to personal, medical, dental and billing information; and Participating in all QI activities including Peer Review.
• Actively participates as a member of the senior leadership team.
Fosters teamwork within and between individuals and teams at BCHC by promoting open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care:
• Functions competently within own scope of practice as a member of the health care team.
• Values the perspectives and expertise of all health team members.
• Respects the unique attributes that members bring to a team, including variations in professional orientations and accountabilities.
• Assumes role of team member or leader based on the situation.
• Openly offers assistance to others when appropriate to situation regardless of whether assistance was specifically requested.
• Clarifies roles and accountabilities under conditions of potential overlap in team member functioning.
• Communicates effectively and efficiently with team members, adapting own style of communication to needs of the team and situation.
• Demonstrates commitment to team goals rather than individuals priorities.
• Solicits input form other team members to improve individual, as well as team, performance.
• Initiates actions to resolve conflict.
• Develops, fosters and supports communication practices that minimize risks, associated with handoffs among team members and across transition in care.
• Participates in designing systems that support effective teamwork.
Adheres to performance and behavioral expectations of healthcare professional in support of the mission and values of BCHC and its continued growth and success:
• Attends all staff and departmental staff meetings.
• Serves on BCHC’s internal committees as assigned.
• Maintains effective, positive and collaborative relations his within and a month the centers’ staff, as well as with patients and families, and outside health-care resources.
• Ensures all actions, job performances, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Ensures and upholds the confidentiality and privacy requirements of all patient records, and managers all daily tasks and activities consistent with HIPAA, sate and federal laws and regulations, as well as within BCHC’s policies and procedures regarding confidentiality and security.
• Upholds and ensures compliance with and attentions to all BCHC polices and procedures.
• Works to further the mission of BCHC and uphold organizational values.
Completes activities that help to maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment that facilitates ease of patient and team member flow and increase patient and team satisfaction.
General Responsibilities
• Upholds and ensures compliance with and attention to all BCHC policies and procedures.
• Works to further the mission of BCHC and uphold organizational values.
• Fosters teamwork within and between individuals and teams at BCHC by promoting open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
• Functions competently within own scope of practice as a member of the health care team.
• Values the perspectives and expertise of all health team members.
• Respects the unique attributes that members bring to a team, including variations in professional orientations and accountabilities.
• Assumes role of team member or leader based on the situation.
• Initiate requests for help when appropriate to situation.
• Openly offers assistance to others when appropriate to situation regardless of whether assistance was specifically requested.
• Communicates effectively and efficiently with team members, adapting own style of communicating to needs of the team and situation.
• Demonstrates commitment to team goals rather than individual priorities.
• Solicits input from other team members to improve individual, as well as team, performance.
• Initiates actions to resolve conflict.
• Develops, fosters and supports communication practices that minimize risks associated with handoffs among team members and across transitions in care.
• Participates in designing systems that support effective teamwork.
• Adheres to performance and behavioral expectations of healthcare professional in support of the mission and values of BCHC consisting of Respect for People, Quality, Integrity and Community Focus, and support its continued growth and success.
• Attends All Staff and Departmental staff meetings.
• Serves on BCHC’s internal committees as assigned.
• Maintains effective, positive and collaborative relationships within and among the Center’s staff, as well as with patients and families, and outside health-care resources.
• Ensures all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Ensures and upholds the confidentiality and privacy requirements of all patient records, and manages all daily tasks and activities consistent with HIPAA, state and federal laws and regulations, as well as within BCHC’s policies and procedures regarding confidentiality and security.
• Upholds and ensures compliance with and attention to all BCHC policies and procedures.
• Completes activities that help to maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment that facilitates ease of patient and team member flow and increase patient and team satisfaction.
Other Responsibilities
• Complete required orientation as defined by BCHC.
• Comply with Berks Community Health Center’s written standards, including: the BCHC  policy entitled “Organizational Ethics and  Standards of Conduct;” the policies, procedures, directives, education and periodic updates of the BCHC Compliance Program; and all BCHC policies and procedures (BCHC’s “Written Standards”).  Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.
• Respect cultural and religious practices of patients.
• Uphold HIPAA regulations.
• Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Key Competencies
• Maintains current knowledge in primary health care via professional journals and continuing education activities.
• Attains and maintains clinical expertise.
• Demonstrates effective communication and leadership skills, and works effectively as a member of the BCHC team.
• Arranges alternative coverage for days off.
• Demonstrates integration of safety principles; utilizes proper body mechanics.
Education and Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduation from an accredited dental school; completion of an accredited general practice residency: 1 year
• Active PA license to practice Dentistry
• Current CPR (BLS) certification
PREFERRED SKILLS
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (Centricity) a plus
• Two years of experience preferred
• Experience with Electronic Medical and Dental Record system and standard Microsoft Office software.
Physical Demands and Requirements for the Position
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Finger dexterity
Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as data entry, picking up small objects or pinching fingers together
Speaking
Must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and quickly.
Hearing
Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
Visual
Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products  or operate office equipment, computers and/or medical equipment, as needed
Physical
Must be able to get around to different areas of the building. Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.  Exerts up to 20lbs. of force occasionally
Working conditions
Minimal hazardous conditions or unpleasant work conditions.  Fast-paced clinical and office environment, with frequently changing priorities.  Emotionally challenging, as some interactions may be highly stressful requiring maturity, composure & sound judgment.
Mental Activities and Requirements for the Position
Reasoning ability
Ability to apply logical thinking to a wide range of issues and practical problems.
Mathematical ability
Ability to use everyday math including the use of calculating percentages.
In accordance with the American for Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements will be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which may impose undue hardships on the organization.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Employment Type: Full-Time