Dentist jobs in Lorain, OH

The Dentist is responsible for ensuring the provision of quality of dental services delivered by the staff of Family Health Services (FHS). The Dental Director has chosen to delegate specific responsibilities of the position, aside from dental physician peer review and discipline to the Dentist. This position will assume responsibility for the delivery, coordination and supervision of dental services provided at FHS, and abides by FQHC policies, federal, state, and local regulations within the Dental Department. The person provides direct dental care.

Essential Functions

• Routinely meetings with Dental Director to review dental operations.
• Assists the Dental Director in carrying out the dental care plan.
• Meet with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns, performing regular cleanings and other preventative procedures, and establish a plan for better dental hygiene.
• Performing dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and filling cavities.
• Correcting bite issues and overcrowding.
• Applying helpful agents to teeth, such as sealants or whiteners.
• Prescribing medications for dental problems, such as pain medications or antibiotics.
• Giving clients sedatives or anesthesia prior to administering treatments.
• Ordering diagnostic measures, such as x-rays, models, etc.
• Using tools, such as drills, probes, brushes, or mirrors, to examine and treat teeth and mouth.
• Keeping records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatments given to them.
• Managing and communicating with other staff members to provide care to patients.
• Exhibits a caring, communicative, and positive interaction with patients and within the total organization.
• Represents the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task forces, promotes existing and new programs and/or policies.

General Expectations:

• Adheres to all FHS Policies and Procedures
• Conducts self in a manner that represents FHS's core values at all times
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts
• Communicates regularly with direct reports about departmental and FHS concerns
• Consistently reports to work prepared to perform the duties of the position
• Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates

Required Education/Experience

Must have a D.D.S., Doctor of Dental Surgery or D.M.D., Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from an accredited college of dentistry. Must have an Ohio License.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clinic environment within a Federally Qualified Health Center. This role is routinely exposed to common health care conditions, smells, and noises. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.