Supervising Dentist - PT

Supervising Dentist - PT

Position Summary:   
Supervises patient care services provided in the dental hygiene clinic. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide anesthesia to patients when indicated
• Administer nitrous oxide 
• Manage emergency medical procedures when necessary
• Monitor safety practices and infection control standards in the dental clinic
• Authorize and document radiographs indicated for patient care
• Authorizes dental hygiene treatment plans based on review of medical/dental history
• Administer pharmaceutical medications when indicated for patient care
• Perform other clinical duties as directed by the Director of Dental Hygiene
• Performs other duties as assigned

 
Skills/Competencies/Qualifications: 

•  Current dental license in Georgia 

•  Professional experience necessary to understand and fulfill program goals 
•  Current CPR certification/health care provider 

•  Excellent oral and written communications 

•  Five years of full-time dental practice experience 

Classification:  Exempt 

Work Hours:  May be part-time or full-time, vary daily and include evening/weekend hours. 

Travel:  None 

Working Environment:  Campus Dental Clinic