Supervising Dentist

Supervising Dentist

Position Summary: Supervises patient care services provided in the dental hygiene clinic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides anesthesia for patient care when indicated
• Administers nitrous oxide when indicated
• Manages emergency medical procedures when necessary
• Monitors safety practices and infection control standards in the dental clinic.
• Authorizes and documents radiographs indicated for patient care.
• Authorizes dental hygiene treatment plan based on review of medical/dental history.
• Administers pharmaceutical medications when indicated for patient care.
• Performs other clinical duties as directed by the Director of Dental Hygiene.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:

• Current dental license in the state of practice
• Professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill program goals • Current CPR certification/health care provider
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Five years of full-time dental practice experience

Classification: Exempt

Work Hours: part-time, hours can vary daily and include evening/weekend hours.

Travel: None

Working Environment: Interior/Office