General Dentist

Overview

General Dentist

Harford County Health Department

1 N Main St.

Bel Air, MD 21014

 

 

Full-time or Part-time (1 – 4 days per week)

 

POSITION SUMMARY

 

This position contributes to the successful operation of the Harford County Health Department Dental Clinic by providing professional, friendly, and high-quality dental care for adults, pregnant women, and children who receive Medical Assistance.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

·       Clinical Duties:  Provides dental services to pregnant women and children in conformity with clinic protocols and the code of ethics of the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local standards, and contributes to the efficiency of dental clinic operations.

·       Performs routine dental examinations, restorative work, and simple extractions.

·       Promotes oral health and disease prevention.

·       Creates treatment plans to maintain or restore the oral health of patients.

·       Interprets radiographs and diagnostic tests.

·       Ensures the safe administration of nitrous oxide.

·       Educates patients and their parents or legal guardians on maintaining proper oral health.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

·       Promotes positive working relationships among supervisor, staff, and other departments.

·       Provides safe environment of care.

·       Interacts with patients, visitors, staff, and outside agencies in a professional manner.

·       Maintains strict confidentiality at all times as per Confidentiality Statement.

·       Identifies problems and develops recommendations for resolution.

·       Participates in clinic planning activities, as requested.

 

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

 

·       Graduated from an accredited school of Dentistry with a DDS or DMD Degree.

·       Maintains current unrestricted Maryland State Dental License.

·       Maintains valid Federal D.E.A. Certificate and Maryland CDS.

·       Complies with required dental continuing education requirements.

·       At least 1 -2 years of professional experience preferred.

·       Public Health or Community/Rural Health Center experience a plus.

·       Ability to navigate electronic dental record system.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all members of the healthcare team.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

 

·       Public Health dental office environment

 

OTHER DUTIES

 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job.

 

EXPERIENCE

 

·       At least 1-2 years experience preferred

 

EDUCATION

 

·       Doctorate (Required): DDS or DMD Degree

 

License

 

·       Maryland State Dental License (Required)

·       Federal D.E.A. Certificate (Required)

·       Maryland CDS Registration (Required)

 

WORKING DAYS

 

·       1 – 4 days per week (flexible as to which days)

 

HOURS

 

·       8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

Please submit resume to Megan.Jirsa@maryland.gov

 

Harford County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.