Are you looking for meaningful, rewarding work that provides access to exceptional, comprehensive, and integrated health care for all.
Join our growing team here at Choptank Community Health.
The Advanced Practice Clinician will provide comprehensive medical care to patients served at Choptank Community Health System (CCHS), in accordance with the policies and procedures and philosophy of CCHS.
All duties and responsibilities are performed across life cycle (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric), as applicable.
Job Summary: Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects.
May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions.
May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.
Will need to consult with patients, discuss treatment options, treat patients, oversee post-op care, and coordinate with other specialists when necessary.
Oral surgeon must stay compliant with all training, licensure, and keep proper documentation.
Duties/Responsibilities: Consult with patients and analyze patient data to determine patient needs and treatment goals Collaborate with other specialists, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment Record patient care by maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and/or treatments prescribed, and test results Treat infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws, and neck Remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral and facial regions, using surgical instruments Provide emergency treatment of facial injuries including facial lacerations, intra-oral lacerations, and fractured facial bones Treat problems affecting oral mucosa, including biopsies Evaluate and treat TMJ problems Prescribe medication to improve recovery and control pain after procedures Executes HHC dental policies and objectives as stated in the Dental Department Policy Manual Participates in Quality Assurance activities as determined by the Chief Dental Officer Attend meetings, seminars, and conferences as deemed pertinent by the Chief Dental Officer Relates to all customers, internal and external, in a courteous and professional manner at all times Maintains electronic record in accordance with all DOH and states mandates for treatment records.
Including but not limited to, Meaningful use requirements, PMP narcotic database, monthly chart review standards, and accurate log of all sedative medication used. Regular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job.
Benefits: Tuition and education assistance Certification scholarships available Paid holidays (9) Flexible paid time off and vacation scheduling 403(b) 403(b) matching Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Dental insurance Vision coverage Life insurance Referral program Employee wellness program Discretionary Bonuses Physical setting: Office setting servicing across multiple sites.
Schedule: Monday to Friday (no weekends)
Required Skills/Abilities Perform surgical procedures to extract impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants, and to aid in regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissue Administer N2O and local anesthetic, when necessary Familiarity with Maryland State Board guidelines for Oral Surgery Specialty
Education and Experience DDS or DMD from accredited dental school OR BDS degree internationally confirmed and additional residency in US to acquire MD licensure Licensed to practice dentistry in Maryland Oral surgery residency BLS and ACLS DEA
Core Values (Standards of Behavior) Commitment To Service Respect Quality Teamwork Patient Focus Integrity Accountability Caring & Compassion Professionalism Listening & Responding Safety AIDET
Job Related Competencies Empathetic Outlook- The ability to perceive and understand the feelings and attitudes of others; the ability to place oneself "in the shoes" of another and to view a situation from their perspective.
Attention to Detail- The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.
Problem Solving- Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information.
Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communication that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Values And Ethics- Serving with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices.
Ensuring decisions and transactions are transparent and fair.
Time Management- The ability to effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Commitment to Inclusion Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) is committed to creating an inclusive healthcare environment that reduces health disparities and values and respects the unique experiences and perspectives of both patients and staff by:
Prioritizing equitable access for individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs and cultures; Offering ongoing training for staff to promote health awareness, preventive measures
and early detection for a patient population of all backgrounds and cultures; Actively engaging with patients, families and staff; Fostering a workplace culture in which everyone is treated with dignity.
Choptank Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
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