Dentist

Job Number:

32815

Location:

Sumter Ellaville Clinic Street Address:

339

South Broad Street City, State:

Ellaville, Georgia Zip Code:

31806

Department:

PSMC GA FARMWORKER PROGRAM

Shift:

Job Type:

Part time

Posted Date:

2025-09-24

Job Description Summary:

The Dentist will meet with patients, assess their dental health, perform scheduled cleanings, handle complex procedures, such as root canals, extractions, and oral surgery, and work with other staff members, such as dental hygienists and assistants, to provide our clients with quality dental services. You should also be able to assist in the management of the practice and promote better oral hygiene. To be a successful Dentist, you should be caring, communicative, and experienced in diagnosing and treating dental ailments. You should also be skilled with the various tools and procedures needed to correct dental complaints and ensure the oral health of patients.

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Dentist will meet with patients, assess their dental health, perform scheduled cleanings, handle complex procedures, such as root canals, extractions, and oral surgery, and work with other staff members, such as dental hygienists and assistants, to provide our clients with quality dental services. You should also be able to assist in the management of the practice and promote better oral hygiene. To be a successful Dentist, you should be caring, communicative, and experienced in diagnosing and treating dental ailments. You should also be skilled with the various tools and procedures needed to correct dental complaints and ensure the oral health of patients.

EDUCATION

D.S. or D.M.D. from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and the American Dental Association (Required)

EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES

State license and malpractice insurance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONALS

Meeting with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns, performing regular cleanings and other preventative procedures, andestablish a plan for better dental hygiene. Performing dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and fi lling cavities. Correcting bite issues and overcrowding. Applying helpful agents to teeth, such as sealants or whiteners. Prescribing medications for dental problems, such as pain medications or antibiotics. • Giving clients sedatives or anesthesia priorto administering treatments. Ordering diagnostic measures, such as x-rays, models, etc. Using tools, such as drills, probes, brushes, or mirrors, to examine and treat teeth and mouth. Keeping records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatments given to them. Managing and communicating with other staff members to provide care to patients.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current Knowledge in present areas of responsibility to include any specialty certification requirements (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. All Career Site links will be transferred to new URLs on January 31st, increasing performance and enhancing security. Your application data will be saved, but any bookmarked links will need to be replaced. All candidates with active applications will receive a notification with the new link once the URLs are live. Thank you for your patience! Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia's preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community's health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area's top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you'll also find us ideal. We're one of the area's premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.