DENTIST (FHC) - Full-time and Part-time/PRN positions

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORK

Under general direction performs professional dental care work.

Provides dental care and oral hygiene services.

Performs related work.

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK (These statements are intended to be illustrations of the work of this class.)

Performs dental examinations to determine condition of oral tissues utilizing x-rays, diagnostic instruments and procedures.

Diagnoses dental problems and develops treatment plans.

Performs or supervises the scaling, root planning and polishing of teeth.

Thoroughly removes diseased hard or soft tissues from teeth, gingiva and bone of the oral cavity.

Places and contours or supervises the placement and contouring of filling materials in teeth.

Administers anesthetic/analgesic drugs for effective pain control.

Prescribes appropriate medications for necessary therapeutic results.

Ensures that progress notes are legible and complete by placing signature at end of entry.

Performs triage and emergency treatment of patients with pain, infection and/or trauma.

Supports and assists special community oriented dental care programs.

Participates, as necessary, in the Chronic Care Collaborative meetings, seminars and initiatives.

Adheres to universal precautions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Doctorate degree in Dental Medicine.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Kentucky.

Must have and maintain current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration.An Equal Opportunity Employer

Test Weights

Training & Experience: 100%

DENTAL CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS:

www.fhclouisville.org

FHC - Portland

2215 Portland Avenue

Louisville KY 40212

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Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless)

712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd

Louisville KY 40202

Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

FHC - East Broadway

914 East Broadway

Louisville KY 40204

Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS:

www.fhclouisville.org

FHC - Portland

2215 Portland Avenue

Louisville KY 40212

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Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday: 8:00am - noon

Sunday: Closed

FHC - East Broadway

834 East Broadway

Louisville KY 40204

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday: 8:00 - 12:00pm

Sunday: Closed

FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless)

712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd

Louisville KY 40202

Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Iroquois

4100 Taylor Blvd

Louisville KY 40215

Monday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Tuesday: 8:00am - 8:30pm

Wednesday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Fairdale

1000 Neighborhood Place

Fairdale KY 40118

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Thursdays: 8:00am - 8:30pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Southwest

9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220

Louisville KY 40272

Monday - Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Americana

4805 Southside Drive

Louisville KY 40214

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed