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 patient’s 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.

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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

Murray Hill Dental

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