General Information
| Job Description | STDT HEALTH DENTIST 3 PD | Working Title | SHS Per Diem Dentist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 006011 | Grade | 105 |
| Department Name | Student Health Services - D01165 | Department Head | William Rall |
| Supervisor | Jessica Pyun | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| The Per Diem Dentist is a member of the UCR Student Health Services (SHS) Team. This is a per diem (hourly) appointment. In accordance with ADA standards, provide full, complete dental care and services to UCR students, including but not limited to the diagnosing, explaining, and implementing of treatment options and will actively engage in dental education. This recruitment will be for two per diem positions up to 40% appointment. This is a one year per diem position, with the possibility of extension based on available funding at the time. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 1-2 years of experience | Required |
| (Credentialing Requirement) A minimum of 1 year working with current employer. | Required |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Current unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of California. | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| DEA certificate | Required |
| Must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) / Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card and must be maintained in accordance with the American Heart Association standards | Required |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Continuance of educational requirements as guidelined by the Dental Board of California are required to continue education for requirements of renewal of license or permit. | Required |
| Graduation from an accredited ADA Dental program or equivalent foreign dental training. | Required |
Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Restorative Procedures: Perform restorative procedures with assorted dental materials, including but not limited to fillings and crowns in an aesthetic manner. | 35 |
| Examinations and Treatments: Evaluate the current health and condition of their patient's teeth to determine diagnosis of dental condition. Perform routine oral and X-ray examinations of teeth, gums, and supporting structures. Complete treatment of affected gums, decayed and fractured teeth. Perform dental extractions, uncomplicated surgeries and routine root canal procedures. Provide emergency treatment for pain, infection, and discomfort. | 35 |
| Dental Education: Communicate and instruct patients in appropriate oral hygiene and maintenance/prevention of dental problems and keeping teeth and mouth as healthy as possible. | 15 |
| Indirect Patient Care: Prepare and keep clinical electronic records of all patients. Provide recommendations regarding performance of dental assistants. Participate in Dental Clinic staff meetings. Provide auxiliary support whenever needed, e.g., taking X-rays, helping to seat patients, clean the operatory rooms, and sterilization of instruments. Provide Peer Review every quarter. | 5 |
| Referrals: Refer non-routine extractions and root canals to specialist. Refer for follow up care not provided in clinic. Refer patients for orthodontic and TMJ needs. | 5 |
| Other Duties as required: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor is it focused exclusively on SHS responsibilities. It is understood that all SHS staff will also perform other reasonable related duties if requested by his or her supervisor or other leadership personnel. It is customary in SHS that all staff assist and support their colleagues during times of peak workload, as appropriate and as approved by supervisors. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Current unrestricted License to practice dentistry in the State of California. Strong verbal and in written communication skills. Commitment to quality patient care, excellent customer service, and to patient education regarding dental health. | Required |
| Ability to diagnose routine and special dental needs of patients seen and treated in Student Health Services. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge associated with conducting examinations, prescribing and administering treatments, and advising patients. Ability to develop and implement treatment plans or referrals for special dental treatments/interventions. | Required |
| Must be skilled in use of dental instruments, air hand pieces, and dental filing and cementing materials for teeth restoration. Must be skilled in the use of cosmetic procedures, such as dental whitening. Ability to administer oral anesthesia. | Required |
| Ability to obtain and/or maintain knowledge of new and developing materials by continuing education and techniques as required by state law and/or accrediting bodies. | Required |
| Knowledge and ability to perform a wide range of clinical skills to provide routine dental treatments in the maintenance, restoration and prevention of dental disease. | Required |
| Ability to communicate with both patients and clinical staff members. Must be able to work in a collaborative manner. Must be able to influence others. | Required |
| Must be computer literate. Requires knowledge of electronic/dental records systems. | Required |
| Ability to make appropriate judgement of when to refer patients to dental specialist(s) for non-routine or difficult procedures that would require specialized dental care, treatments, or intervention. | Required |
| Manual dexterity to safely handle and manipulate all required tools in order to perform job functions. | Required |
| Ability to sit, stand, bend, and stoop frequently throughout each shift. | Preferred |
| Knowledge and ability to prepare and keep clinical records. | Preferred |
| Ability to provide dental prophylactics. | Preferred |
| Experience with dental scheduling and/or EMR scheduling systems. | Preferred |
| Ability to safely lift and carry up to 40 lbs. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Working Environment
| Campus |
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |