Attending Dentist

ATTENDING DENTIST JOB DESCRIPTION

In this role, you are responsible for: The attending dentist oversees the care of the patient and provides the appropriate level of supervision based on the nature of the patient's condition; The attending dentist shall review the progress notes and provide constructive commentary on content; For each patient encounter, the attending physician must ensure that services provided are appropriate, review with the resident the patient's history and diagnosis, document the extent of his/her participation in the review and direction of services provided to the patient; During a resident's first three months of residency, the attending dentist must be physically present for the key portion of every encounter between the patient and the resident; The attending dentist may advise the program director if he/she believes a change in the level of the resident's responsibility and supervision should be considered; Ensuring compliance with the program's OSHA/Infection Control, Radiation Safety, and HIPAA protocols and policy as per outside regulatory requirements and expectations; Attending medical staff/GME meetings as scheduled; Directing the program's Quality Assurance program to include resident performance improvement plans and pro-active chart reviews; Managing any patient complaints or concerns in the direction of timely and appropriate resolution; Actively participating in didactic courses, in accordance with interests and expertise; Participating in clinical instruction and supervision of Residents which may include direct patient care; Monitoring Resident caseload for quality, diversity, and quantity; Evaluation and monitoring Resident and faculty performance on a regular basis in accordance with program and CODA standards; We have opportunities available in Dayton and Columbus!

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person