Endodontist (part time) - School of Dental Medicine

Job description

Endodontist (part time) - School of Dental Medicine

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nnn9/8/2026

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n nLECOM Erie Dental Clinic

n2000 West Grandview Boulevard

nErie

nPA

nUnited States of America

nEducation

nPart-time

nDescription

nJOB SUMMARY: The Endodontist will specialize in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of any damage and/or injury to the tooth pulp, as well as, the tissue and nerves within and surrounding the root of a tooth that have become damaged or infected due to some type of bacteria. Part time position - up to 20 hours/week.

nCHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

nnnAssume quality of care for patients with endodontic problems while adhering to the highest standard of dental practice ethics and professionalism;

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nnExamines, diagnoses, and treats diseases of dental pulps and periapical tissues of teeth;

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nnEvaluates findings and prescribes method of treatment to prevent loss of teeth and to restore teeth to function;

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nnExamines, diagnoses, and treats diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting vitality of teeth: Examines teeth, gums, and related tissues to determine condition, using dental instruments, X-Ray, and other diagnostic equipment;

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nnDiagnoses condition and plans treatment;

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nnTreats exposure of pulp by pulp capping or removal of pulp from pulp chamber and root canal, using dental instruments;

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nnPerforms partial or total removal of pulp, using surgical instruments;

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nnTreats infected root canal and related tissues, and fills pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials;

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nnFaculty member will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes;

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nnFaculty 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;

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nnFaculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;

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nnFaculty 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;

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nnRemoves pathologic tissue at apex of tooth, surgically;

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nnReinserts teeth that have been knocked out of mouth by accident; and

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nnBe able to accept other duties assigned/needed.

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n nEEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

nMinimum Requirements

nKNOWLEDGE, 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.

nnnComputer experience in the dental or other related field to allow for axiUm computer program entry;

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nnKnowledge of Patient Relations and Scheduling;

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nnKnowledge of ADA Coding;

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nnCompliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols, at the practice level;

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nnKnowledge of patient’s privacy (HIPAA) and student privacy (FERPA);

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nnFollow proper OSHA and safety guidelines; Protect equipment (office, dental, facility);

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nnStrong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suite (i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and accurate data entry skills;

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nnExcellent organizational skills;

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nnMust be accurate and attentive to detail;

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nnMust be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System;

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nnMaintaining an established work schedule;

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nnEffectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;

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nnEffectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;

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nnAssessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;

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nnMaintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;

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nnEstablishing and maintaining effective working relationships;

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nnThe ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;

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nnThe ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM;

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nnThe ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner;

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nnThe Endodontist will be supervising dental students in the LECOM Dental Group Practice on a by appointment basis; and

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nnBe able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the practice needs.

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n nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and experience equivalent to: The successful candidate will be a licensed DMD or DDS. Must have or have the capability to get a Pennsylvania dental license. Must have successfully completed an advanced education program in endodontics accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the ADA.

Worksite address

erie, PA, 16501, US

Who can apply

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