General Dentist - Los Angeles, United States - Casa de Salud Dental / House of Dental Health

Description

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Urgently Hiring a General Dentist_
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Excellent bonus pay on the top of daily rate according to production._

A part time licensed General Dentist is needed.

PPE is provided.


Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for diagnosing, preventing, and treating problems with teeth or mouth tissue.

Is also responsible for removing decay, fill cavities, examine x rays, place protective plastic sealants on children's teeth, straighten teeth, and repair fractured teeth by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Administers anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
• Advises or instructs patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
• Designs, makes, or fits prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
• Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
• Examines teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, xrays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
• Formulates plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
• Uses air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements.
• Uses masks, gloves and safety glasses to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases.
• Writes prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
• Eliminates irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments.
• Analyzes or evaluates dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.
• Manages business, employing and supervising staff and handling paperwork and insurance claims.
• Treats exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.
• Applies fluoride or sealants to teeth.
• Bleaches, cleans, or polishes teeth to restore natural color.
• Fills pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
• Removes diseased tissue, using surgical instruments.
• Performs oral or periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth.
• Plans, organizes, or maintains dental health programs.
• Produces or evaluates dental health educational materials

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Intellectual

• Analytical
• Designs work flows and procedures.

• Technical Skills

• Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Interpersonal

• Customer Service
• Responds to requests for service and assistance.

• Interpersonal Skills

• Keeps emotions under control.

• Oral Communication

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

• Written Communication

• Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Leadership

• Visionary Leadership
• Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

• Delegation

• Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Provides recognition for results.

• Leadership

• Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

• Managing People

• Includes staff in planning, decisionmaking, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

• Quality Management

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Organization

• Diversity
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassmentfree environment.

• Ethics

• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

• Organizational Support

• Follows policies and procedures; Com