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University Health Partners Of Hawaii lists this Dentist (On-Call, Kona Area) opportunity in kealakekua, Hawaii. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Dentist (On-Call, Kona Area)
Contract Providers Part-Time Professional Kealakekua, HI, US 1 Attachments
30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1441
POSITION SUMMARY
The Dentist assumes responsibility for providing limited safe dental screening and preventative treatment to children. This includes screenings and ordering of dental sealants and supervising the care provided by the dental hygienist and/or dental hygiene students. Follows established dental standards, procedures, and practices, and gives specific patient care directions to dental and other staff.
To learn more about the Hawaii Keiki Program, please visit LOCATION: Kona area (community-based position)
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
Assist in the development and edits to the dental sealant policy and procedure manual
Assist with and make recommendation for equipment required for dental sealant program
Provide supervision to dental hygienists during scheduled dental sealant days scheduled at Department of Education Schools in Hawaii.
Perform dental assessment of students who have signed consents to participate in the dental screening and possible dental sealant applications
Diagnose children with any urgent dental problems requiring dental referral
Order dental sealants for eligible students once examination is completed
Oversee the application of the dental sealants for proper technique to assure quality control
Monitor the billing for dental services (limited examination and sealant application) for those students who receive services
Review and sign data collected at each school site
Report to Senior Practice Director any concerns or suggestions for improvement in the dental sealant program process
Communicate with Hawaii Keiki Administration and Senior Practice Director for scheduling requests for dental sealant days
Comply with all legal requirements and company policies
Perform all other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Current Hawaii State Dental license
Current CPR/BLS certification
Experience in the professional practice of General Dentistry
Experience working with mobile dental clinic equipment
Experience consulting in the health care community in Hawaii
JOB CONDITIONS
School environment for sealant program days will vary based on each school and designated area for the program but must include provision for delivery of safe and effective dental services.
Projected time for each school sealant day will range from 3-5 hours based on location and number of children in the second grade and those identified as needing sealants.
Dental consultant must approve each date of service in order to assure that he/she is available to provide the needed supervision and assessments at each designated school.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Pay rate: $100/hr
Retirement plan with up to 3% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
UHP is an EEO Employer.
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Worksite address
kealakekua, HI, 96750, US
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