Permanent Dentist Job in Columbus, OH
Job Description: ASSOCIATE DENTIST Pay Schedule Classification % of collections paid bi-weekly Includes all procedures performed as well as periodic exams Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for the diagnosis, treatment planning and restorative care of patients. Major duties Performs treatment procedures to include minor and major restorative dentistry Educates patients on their treatment needs and creates an urgency to complete treatment Instructs assistant in charting procedures to include patient conditions, medical and dental histories, treatment procedures, patient comments, and exam notes Oversees hygienists and assistants Prepares for patient procedures and future treatment needs by communicating with hygienists, assistants and administrative staff prior to the patientâs appointment Attends and leads morning meetings Establishes, maintains and strengthens relationships with patients Reinforces recommendations for treatment the hygienist co-diagnoses Establishes or reinforces the importance of routine care Follows practice protocol Reviews statistics for performance analysis Supervisory Controls Receives general supervision from the Business Manager regarding unusual problems, emergencies or new situations. Complexity The position involves performing treatment procedures as dictated by the appointment schedule. The dentist is expected to maintain a consistent professional demeanor while providing services in response to patient needs. Scope and Effect Most times the dentist is the first point of treatment contact between the patient and the office. The degree of concern and warmth shown by the dentist to the patient can have a great effect on developing patient confidence and loyalty. The dentist influences patient treatment acceptance as well as case success through proper education and urgency. All these factors play a major part in influencing total practice perceptions as well as revenues. Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system. All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instances, however, should the duties, responsibilities and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which my pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Job descriptions are not intended and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay: $200,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year Work Location: In person
