DENTIST - 02252025-65673

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, LOCAL HEALTH DIVISION, MADISON COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Valid/current license to practice dentistry in the State of Tennessee.

Overview

Under direction, is responsible for professional dental and managerial work of average difficulty in mental health institutions, correctional institutions, public health clinics, educational institutions, and related settings and in staff assignments; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class is responsible for clinical, educational, and/or professional administrative dental work performed in various facilities, institutions, and/or settings. Incumbents may be assigned a variety of functions such as clinical dentist, dental director for a region or at an institution or facility, or all dental services statewide.

Responsibilities

1. Provides general dental services to patients to prevent or eliminate dental disease. Plan and coordinate public health dental programs and provide innovative leadership to improve oral health by utilizing scientifically proven methods to prevent dental disease.
2. Provides general dental services to patients to prevent or eliminate dental disease. Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
3. Assess information from medical history, patient and/or parent or legal guardian and medical consults, concerning information as it relates to patient treatment. Obtain information from internal or external stake holders/partners to develop, implement, and prioritize programs based on the information received.
4. Ensure all records, reports and correspondence are completed and processed within the required timeframe. Conducts or attends regularly held meetings to discuss work status, to plan for future work, to solve problems in daily work and to inform the manager and staff of any organizations changes.
5. Monitor inventory equipment and/or supplies to ensure the unit has the necessary equipment and/or supplies to perform functions. Submit request for expenditures to management for approval.
6. Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. Assigns, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff and their work.
7. Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Commissioner and the County Board of Health essential to the control of preventable diseases and maintenance of dental health.
8. Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing or by telephone or email. Providing guidance and expert advice to internal and external partners (local, federal and state agencies).

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Customer and Personal Service
2. Personnel and Human Resources
3. Dentistry

1. Complex Problem Solving
2. Judgment and Decision Making
3. Time Management
4. Critical Thinking
5. Management of Personnel Resources

1. Control Precision
2. Deductive Reasoning
3. Inductive Reasoning
4. Problem Sensitivity
5. Multi-limb Coordination

Tools & Equipment

1. Dental Instruments and Equipment
2. Computer
3. Telephone
4. Fax
5. Copier

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.