Position Summary: In accordance with the policies and procedures of Tampa Family Health Center, Inc., the General Dentist performs professional dental care in the diagnoses and treatment of patients; performs all duties according to Florida statute as it pertains to general dentistry.

Essential Functions:

• Provides care in the following disciplines of a general dental practice: Diagnosis, preventative dentistry and restorative dentistry.
• Proficiency in the diagnosis and treatment of dental oral diseases.
• Proficiency in the principles, standard practices methods and techniques of dentistry.
• Proficiency in preventative dentistry and educational methodologies utilized in prevention.
• Proficiency in oral operative techniques and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.
• Maintains timely and accurate electronic health record documentation on all patients including office visits and telephone calls, if applicable.
• May be required to work in multiple locations.

General Duties:

• This position requires traveling to cover different locations when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by COO, CMO, or Director of Dental Operations.
• Support the Mission, Vision and Values of Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC).
• Effectively and efficiently completes all duties as assigned.
• Adheres to all HIPAA, State, Federal, accreditation agency, and HRSA rules and regulations, and TFHC policies and procedures.
• Is accountable to ensure patient rights and ensures an environment that promotes the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork; fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation.
• Promotes positive public relations with patients, visitors and the community.

Qualification:

• Graduation from an approved School of Dentistry.
• Maintains a current DEA registration.
• Maintains a current CPR Certification.
• Possesses a license to practice dentistry in the State of Florida.
• Maintain Continuing Education Credits, as required by the Florida Board of Dentistry, FDA and TFHC.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Able to develop and maintain positive, professional working relationships with patients, care team members, other dental/medical providers and vendors.
• Able to relate to people with a wide diversity of ethnic origins, economic status, religious affiliations and gender orientation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Able to navigate and enter data into an electronic health record.