Dentist - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

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MISSION: To provide clinical excellence with outstanding patient experience while ensuring that all members of the community have access to quality, comprehensive, patient-centered health care.

COMPANY INFORMATION: As a federally qualified health center (FQHC) we serve all people with quality healthcare, dignity, and respect. We envision a seamless health care delivery system that is proactively responsible for the medical, dental and psychosocial needs of underserved individuals, children and families residing in Kalamazoo County.

POSITION SUMMARY: This is very exciting opportunity to work the Family Health Center Mobile unit servicing the children of Kalamazoo Public Schools, Charter Schools, and Preschools. This position will begin in Fall of 2024 and last until June 2024.

SHIFTS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, 9AM to 2:30PM. The right candidate(s) have the ability to select the shifts they are available to work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages total patient care to remove or minimize symptoms or to minimize progression of chronic, disabling conditions through appropriate diagnosis, treatment and referrals on the Family Health Center Mobile Unit.
• Fabricates space maintainers designed for patients.
• Manages patients with behavioral problems or disabling conditions.
• Counsels and advises patients and family on prevention and early childhood care.
• Provides preventive services through use of fluoride and sealants and instructs patient and family members on dental care.
• Judiciously uses x-ray and prescription functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a licensed Dentist in the State of Michigan.
• Experience with Dentrix preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• A majority of time on the job is spent walking and standing with occasional sitting and/or stooping.
• At times this position may require weight to be lifted up to 25 pounds.
• Full use of hands and arms are needed.
• The following types of vision are required: close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this potion.

Family Health Center has the right to modify the duties and functions of the job description based on the needs of the organization.