Staff Dentist

Job Description

**Staff Dentist**

* ***Are you looking for meaningful, rewarding work that*** ***provides access to exceptional, comprehensive, and integrated health care for all? Join Choptank Community Health System’s growing team while enjoying an idyllic lifestyle on Maryland’s Mid-Shore. Full benefits and a sign-on bonus are included to help make your transition to Choptank Health even sweeter!***

**Job Summary**: Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) Staff Dentists responsibilities include comprehensive patient management including direct patient care, all necessary documentation, review of labs and diagnostic tests, and referral of specialty services as needed. Dentists are responsible for appropriate coding services, attending CCHS meetings, and completing other administrative duties as assigned, such as completion of staff evaluations.

**Benefits:**

* Sign-on Bonus
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
* Paid holidays
* Tuition and education assistance
* Loan repayment potential
* Sponsorship for H1B visa available

**Job Type:** Full-time

**Physical setting:** Chestertown Or Denton

**Required Skills/Abilities:**

* Competent and proficient in providing oral surgery, pediatric restorative, and preventive services.
* Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and service appropriate to the age of the residents served.
* Direct patient care responsibilities include comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of children and young adults including specialty training in utilization of minor sedation i.e.: N2O.

**Education and Experience:**

* DDS or DMD from accredited dental school OR
* BDS degree internationally confirmed and additional residency in US to acquire MD licensure.
* Licensed to practice dentistry in Maryland.
* BLS and ACLS
* DEA
* Two years of clinical experience or completion of post graduate dental training program (i.e., GPR, AEGD)

**Standards of Behavior:**

* Commitment To Service
* Respect
* Quality
* Teamwork
* Patient Focus
* Integrity
* Accountability
* Caring & Compassion
* Professionalism
* Listening & Responding
* Safety
* AIDET

**Job Related Competencies:**

* Empathetic Outlook- *The ability to perceive and understand the feelings and attitudes of others; the ability to place oneself “in the shoes” of another and to view a situation from their perspective.*
* Attention to Detail*- The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.*
* Problem Solving- *Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.*
* Communicates Effectively- *Developing and delivering multi-mode communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.*
* Values And Ethics*- Serving with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Ensuring decisions and transactions are transparent and fair.*
* Time Management- *The ability to effectively manage one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.*

**Duties/Responsibilities:**

* Maintains and contributes to the highest quality standards of his/her profession and Choptank Community Health System, Inc.
* Demonstrates an ability and desire to see patients when needed and by volume of care contributes to the maximization of delivery effort to the most patients.
* Completes documentation in a timely, legible, accurate and thorough manner.
* Participates in CCHS meetings and administrative process to provide the necessary input into CCHS activities.
* Regular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job.

**Salary:** Negotiable

*Choptank Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.*