Essington, PA, United StatesPart TimeMid-levelPosted Today
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 PA
• 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: May be part-time or full-time, vary daily, and include evening/weekend hours.