Dentist - Community Health Specialist

1 week ago


Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States Optimus Healthcare Full time
Optimus Healthcare is seeking a skilled Dentist to join our team in Bridgeport, CT. As a key member of our clinic, you will provide direct comprehensive and emergency dental care to patients. This role requires coverage at other Optimus Dental Clinics on occasion.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Assess and diagnose dental disorders, including those caused by disease, injury, genetics, and environment.
  2. Examine patients' intraoral and perioral structures, utilizing radiographs and other diagnostic materials.
  3. Determine the etiology of dental diseases and disorders.
  4. Evaluate the effect of systemic disorders and pharmacologic treatment on dental conditions.
  5. Advise patients of treatment plan alternatives and options.
  6. Treat patients' dental diseases and disorders to restore function and esthetics in a comprehensive manner.
  7. Provide patients with dental health education.
  8. Monitor patients treated in conjunction with the Dental Clinical Director.
  9. Practice infection control and employ management plans to meet OSHA, CDC, ADA, and JCAHO standards.
  10. Consult with the Dental Clinical Director on referral and other matters pertaining to dental health services.

Requirements:
  • DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
  • Minimum two years' experience in a fast-paced clinical setting.
  • Background in tele-medicine and prior experience a plus.
  • Bi-Lingual English / Spanish a plus.
  • CPR certification required upon hire and recertification bi-annually.
  • Must be able to travel between sites.

About Optimus:
  • Optimus Healthcare provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
  • 100% Outpatient Setting.
  • Excellent health & welfare benefit options.
  • Competitive Compensation.
  • NHSC Student Loan Repayment, if eligible.
  • We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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