Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Physician

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Job description

Dentist opening in AZLocated in Casa Grande 50 Miles from PhoenixFull Time Permanent position ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Assesses patient health by interviewing patient, performing visual examinations, obtaining, updating and studying medical and dental health histories;2. Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting the test results;3. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records;4. Performs therapeutic procedures by ordering and/or administering injections, suturing, managing wounds and infections, and performing corrective, preventive and/or restorative procedures;5. Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, providing counseling on problems of daily care, and promoting wellness and health maintenance;6. Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans;7. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols;8. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations;9. Complies with Federal, State and Local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions;10. Aides in monitoring, orienting and assisting dental residents;11. Develops dental care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities;12. Aides the Chair, Dental by supervising staff (as necessary), contributing information regarding staff performance, and discussing staff requirements;13. Serves on committees aimed at compliance, quality assurance and management, and performs peer review as requested;14. Maintains Clinic standards of care by adhering to the Arizona State Board of Dentistry and those of other governing agencies;15. Adheres to expectations of required/mandatory in-services, certifications, and licensure.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:16. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies;17. Participates in in-service/education regarding Quality Improvement;18. Performs all other related duties as assigned or requested.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment;- Knowledge of state and federal regulations where applicable.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:- High School diploma or equivalency;- Bachelors Degree;- Doctor of Dentistry degree;- Current Arizona State DDS or DMD license;- One to three years experience in a Dentist capacity.

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