Periodontist part time - School of Dental Medicine
Periodontist part time - School of Dental Medicine
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JOB SUMMARY: The parttime Periodontist is responsible for providing students with training in diagnosis treatment planning sequencing and the actual treatment of assigned patients in the specialty of periodontology and implant dentistry.
CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must be able to advise the students with patient consultations regarding periodontal disease and implant dentistry;
- Must possess skills in diagnosis and treatment planning for periodontal disease and implant dentistry;
- Must be able to provide dental students with basic clinical training in the following disciplines of periodontal disease and implant dentistry;
- Examines diagnoses and treats diseases of teeth oral soft and hard tissues;
- Examines patients and interprets radiographs to assist in determining extent of tissue breakdown;
- Diagnoses and treats inflammatory and destructive diseases of the gingiva and teeth;
- Prescribes and administers medications in treatment of diseases and infection of the oral cavity;
- Instructs patients in oral hygiene and dental preventive measures;
- Provides consultation services on an as needed basis;
- Must be able to teach General Dentistry Faculty basic periodontal diagnosis treatment planning and clinical procedures;
- Must possess excellent communication and patient interpersonal skills to be able to instruct dental students to select obtain and interpret patient data for the comprehensive assessment of a diverse patient population;
- Maintains and improves product quality by completing product company system compliance and surveillance audits; investigating customer complaints; collaborating with other faculty members to ensure training methods are developed and maintained;
- Updates job knowledge by studying trends in and developments in quality management; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations; and
- Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments;
- Faculty member will contribute and be responsible for overall student success including but not limited to advising and student outcomes;
- Faculty member will contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;
- Faculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;
- Faculty member will commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community including but not limited to serving on Boards participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach;
- Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from their Supervisor or other management personnel from time to time;
- Must be available for work during the hours assigned for student instruction and practice development; and
- Be able to accept other duties assigned/needed;
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without reasonable accommodations that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Computer experience in the dental or other related field to allow for axiUm computer program entry;
- Knowledge of Patient Relations and Scheduling;
- Knowledge of ADA Coding;
- Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols at the practice level.
- Knowledge of patients privacy (HIPAA) and student privacy (FERPA);
- Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines; Protect equipment (office dental facility);
- Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suite i.e. Word PowerPoint and Excel and accurate data entry skills;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Must be accurate and attentive to detail;
- Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System;
- Maintaining an established work schedule;
- Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy;
- Effectively using organizational and planning skills including attention to detail and followthrough;
- Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks projects and demands;
- Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
- The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
- The ability to report to work as scheduled ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM;
- The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner;
- The Periodontist will be supervising dental students in the LECOM Dental Group Practice on a by appointment basis; and
- Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the practice needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to: a Periodontist with a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree with advanced training from an ADA accredited college or university and certificate certifying that you have successfully completed said program is required. Diplomate status with the American Board of Periodontology is preferred but not mandatory.A Floridadental license is required.
Employment Type
Part-Time
