Dentist - Working With Special Needs People

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.         Performs general dentistry assuring adherence to all state and federal guidelines.

2.         Provides oral health education to patients and caregivers as per patient’s needs.

3.         Accurately records all services provided, oral health education performed, and take home            materials provided.

4.         Communicates nature of procedures to be performed with patients and care givers and answers            all questions relating to care prior to the rendering of treatment.

5.         Performs all infection control procedures as outlined in the CDC publication – Guidelines for        Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings – 2003.

6.         Performs maintenance of dental instruments and equipment as per manufacturer’s guidelines.

7.         Participates in all training activities necessary to provide comprehensive oral health care for             consumers.  Reviews literature and attends continuing education seminars pertinent to the care of consumers and general dental procedures and the management of the dental clinic.

8.         Communicates all pertinent information to appropriate parties.  Organizes and leads regular        staff meetings.  Attends other meetings as requested.  Maintains effective communication with            Director of Article 28 Clinic.

9.         Oversees and supervises the dental clinic staff.  Participates in the hiring of all dental clinic          personnel.  Performs annual performance appraisals of dental clinic staff.

10.       Records and monitors all necessary certifications regarding staff and equipment.  Schedules      and/or applies for any needed renewal procedures to maintain certifications.

11.       On an annual basis, reviews and revises the Dental Clinic Policy and Procedure Manual.

12.       Organizes and participates in an annual record review with another dental professional.

13.       Develops and monitors all quality assurance practices for the dental clinic.

14.       Performs such other duties as assigned by the Director of Article 28 Clinic.

15.       Adheres to the Personnel Policy and the Policy and Procedures as approved by the Board of       Directors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.         Must be currently registered as a NYS Dentist.  All continuing education requirements must be     currently fulfilled.

2.         Must have current DEA registration to prescribe Class II-IV drugs.  Ability to safely administer       conscious sedation is preferred.

3.         Prefer at least one year experience as a dentist.  Experience working with developmentally           disabled consumers preferred.

4.         Physical ability to perform positioning of consumers as required when performing             comprehensive dental services.

5.         Ability to lead in oral health education of patients and caregivers.

6.         Ability to manage dental clinic team and oversee clinic operations in providing comprehensive      aspects of oral health care.

7.         Ability to provide technical expertise to paraprofessionals.