Dental Public Health Dentist Job with Optimus Health Care in Bridgeport, CT

3 weeks ago


Bridgeport, United States Optimus Health Care Full time

Optimus Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center with sites operating in Bridgeport, Stamford and Stratford, CT. We are the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County, proudly serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay.    

We are currently recruiting for a dentist to join our school based sites in Bridgeport, CT. This position is part-time- 35 hours per week.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Join our team-based model of care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide direct comprehensive and emergency dental care to patients.in our school-based settings.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Demonstrate competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

2.     Examine patient’s intraoral and perioral structures utilizing radiographs and other diagnostic materials.

3.     Diagnose dental disorders, including but not limited to those caused by disease, injury, genetics and environment.

4.     Determine etiology of dental diseases and disorders.

5.     Evaluate the effect of systemic disorders and pharmacologic treatment on dental conditions.

6.     Advise patients of treatment plan alternatives and options.

7.     Treat patients’ dental diseases and disorders to restore function and esthetics in a comprehensive manner.

8.     Provide patients with dental health education.

9.     Monitor patients treated in conjunction with the Dental Clinical Director.

10.     Practice infection control and employs the management plan to meet OSHA, CDC, ADA and JCAHO standards.

11.     Consult with the Dental Clinical Director on referral and other matters pertaining to dental health services.

ADDITIONAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Professional attitude, vision, understanding of customer service principals, trustworthiness, and excellent interpersonal skills to successfully accomplish tasks necessary to meet high standards of ethical and social responsibility required by this position. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS  

EDUCATION:   DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION:   Current Connecticut Dental License, current Drug Enforcement Act (DEA) license, current Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Controlled Substance license, CPR certification required upon hire and recertification bi-annually.

EXPERIENCE:   Minimum two (2) years’ experience. Background in a fast paced clinical setting recommended.   Familiarity with tele-medicine and prior experience a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Bi-Lingual English / Spanish a plus

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in Optimus’  Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values.   These values-outstanding, patient-centered, trustworthy, integrity, multicultural, understanding, and supportive -help guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Working for Optimus:

  • OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function. 

Optimus Is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer



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