DENTIST

State of Tennessee
US - Tennessee - Springfield
January 23, 2025

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 01/21/2025 12:
00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 02/10/2025 11:
59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $11,241. 00 - $17,966. 00 Salary (Annually) $134,892. 00 - $215,592. 00 Job Type Full-Time Location Springfield, TN Department Health

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

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. Examination Method:
Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions. For Executive Service positions, Minimum Qualifications, Necessary Special Qualifications, and Examination Method are determined by the appointing authority.

Overview

Summary:
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. Distinguishing Features:
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. Assignment and compensation is determined by the appointing authority.

Responsibilities

Getting Information:

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.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems:

Uses professional judgment to determine the most appropriate and effective treatment plan for each patient.
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.

Assisting and Caring for Others:

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.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:

Responds to complaints, disputes and grievances and conflicts from internal and/or external sources to maintain a positive environment.

Staffing Organizational Units:

Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Assigns, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff and their work.

Processing Information:

Accurately codes procedures for services performed to meet fiscal guidelines.
Conducts appropriate monitoring of clinical service delivery in compliance with local, regional and state guidelines.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates:

Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:

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).

Performing Administrative Activities:

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.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, email or in person.
Communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates to establish and maintain effective/constructive interpersonal relationships to achieve the goals of the program.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:

Maintains continuing education (CEUs) as required by the Tennessee Board of Dentistry.
Research the latest dental techniques, equipment and materials for dissemination and implementation to dental field personnel, thus providing technical support and/or supervision to staff.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources:

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.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:

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.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

Compassion
Composure
Conflict Management
Decision Quality
Ethics and Values
Functional/Technical Competency
Integrity and Trust
Listening
Problem Solving
Time Management

Knowledge:

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Knowledge of huma.

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