Exodontist or Oral Surgeon (Part-time)

RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts, develops, and/or confirms suitable individualized in-house oral surgery diagnosis and care plan based on dental conditions Reviewing patients' medical history and discussing their symptoms and concerns Utilizing dental instruments and appropriate imaging to determine the cause of patients' pain and discomfort Provides appropriate oral surgery services, in compliance with standard of care Perform more complex tooth extraction procedures which may even include removing impacted teeth Perform biopsy and tumor or cyst removal of the jaw and mouth Ridge preservation techniques (to be determined) Administer anesthesia services as appropriate Performs dental procedures and services that are within the approved skills profile and/or scope of practice Observes, assesses, and records patients’ symptoms, reactions, and treatment progress Prescribes medications and provides patients with pertinent medication instructions, as needed Reasonably accepting of additional patients into the schedule, as feasible Accommodates patients with urgent dental needs, including walk-ins, as feasible Creating and maintaining a professional appearance Team Support Lead your team, dental assistants, hygienists, and other staff members to ensure smooth patient care and treatment coordination Works with dental team to facilitate prescription refills and paperwork completion Provides dental backup to NHC dental sites and clinicians, as needed and available Provides supervision, consultations, instructions to Dental Assistants and other health care delivery team members in NHC dental sites, as needed Serves as preceptor to dental and paraprofessional students placed with NHCParticipates in Morning Huddles Clinical Administration Minimizes rescheduling of patients; provides instructions if necessary Completes and submits daily billing to reflect accurate coding and charges of all services rendered Works with management on improving efficiency, patient flow, program development, and revenues Maintains necessary credentialing, licensure, and continuing education requirements Assists management with employee evaluations for the Dental PSRs or Dental Assistants or others, as needed Participates in audits, peer reviews, patient satisfactions, protocol developments, meetings, and in-servicing trainings as available and appropriate Contributes to the success of NHC by participating in quality improvement activities EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEDoctorate degree in Dental Medicine (DMD) or Dental Surgery (DDS) from an accredited school - required Certificate from an accredited post-doctoral US Oral Surgery Residency Program – required for oral surgeons Proven experience working as an Oral Surgeon or Exodontist - prefer a minimum 2 years of experience as a dental specialist Valid DEA license required Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification though an American Heart Association (AHA)- Approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employmentAHA- approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Good hand-eye condition A patient and empathetic dispositionADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading skills Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Knowledgeable about and experience with principles and practices of modern dentistry and oral surgery Knowledgeable about and experience with dental terminology and dental science Knowledgeable about and experience with theories, methods, and procedures for the prevention of dental diseases and the required corrective treatment Knowledgeable of current principles, method, and procedures for the delivery of dental evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment Knowledge of ethical, and legal standards for the delivery of dental care Knowledgeable of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aides and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage Ability to develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients Ability to provides hands-on dental care in a variety of settings while achieving the highest levels of appropriateness, quality, efficiency, accessibility, and responsiveness Ability to perform in high volume and emergency situations Knowledge of community-based dental environment Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously Excellent planning and organizational ability Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Pay Range: $250,200.00–$425,300.00 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. For part-time positions, the annual rate will be converted to an hourly rate. Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.