Dentist

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Minimum Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry

Any equivalent combination of experience and training

License/Clearance Requirement:

Possession of a license to practice dentistry, as issued by the Pennsylvania State Dental Council and Examining Board

DEA license or signed waiver required

Obtain NPI, CAQH and EIN numbers at start of employment

Possession of a valid automobile operator's license and the use of an automobile during working hours. You must be able to provide your own transportation to and from the various worksites throughout Allegheny County. You will be required to travel.

PA Criminal Record Clearance; PA Child Abuse Clearance; and pass FBI background check required

Education & College Transcripts

If you are claiming college education to meet minimum requirements or as a part of your application, including supplemental questions, you must submit or attach a copy of your official college transcripts for your claim to be accepted. Unofficial Transcripts will not be accepted.

Condition of Employment

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status.

Child Protection Clearances (formerly "Act 153 Clearances")

The following clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment:

PA State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH)

FBI Criminal Record Check, from fingerprinting

PA Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA)

Employees will be reimbursed for costs of clearances upon start of the position.

Failure to complete the required clearances will result in termination as these clearances/credentials are a requirement of the position.

Employment Type

Full-time, Mid-Senior Level

Grant funded positions are contingent upon grant funding

Relevant Experience

You will receive a score based on the experience you report on your application for employment. It is therefore important that you provide complete and accurate information. Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower than deserved score or disqualification. Call our Office of Human Resource Management if you have any questions.

Who is Eligible

Applications will be accepted from certified Merit System employees of the Allegheny County Health Department and outside candidates who possess the experience and training listed in this announcement and who are capable of performing the duties of this position.

Weights

Minimum Requirements - 50%

Relevant Skills & Experience - 50%

Allegheny County Civil Service Employees (Non-ACHD)

Regular or probationary employees of County Departments currently in this classification, hired under a State Civil Service System, who apply for this position will not be considered as Open Competitive applicants. Those employees selected for transfer to the Allegheny County Health Department will be considered to have resigned their Civil Service status from the Department in which they are currently working and will be required to complete a probationary period with the Health Department.

This announcement may be modified, amended or canceled by the Allegheny County Health Department at any time.

Purpose

To establish open competitive and promotional eligible lists for use in making merit system appointments in the Allegheny County Health Department. The list will contain the names of successful candidates ranked in the order of final earned ratings. The list will be in effect for one (1) year unless previously exhausted or superseded.

In the ranking, open competitive applicants qualifying for Veteran's Preference receive an additional ten points on the final earned rating. Form DD-214 must be attached to the application form for consideration for Veteran's Preference. Determination of Veteran's Preference is made in accordance with State Civil Service Policy.

If you are claiming veteran's preference, then proof of eligibility; DD-214 Form or other comparable military document must be submitted for initial claim. The document must show dates of entry and separation and character of service.

Credit for a degree or college coursework can only be accepted from an official transcript submitted directly from the college or university to Allegheny County Health Department.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Position Summary:

This is professional dental and administrative work in the field of public health. The Dentist is responsible for treating pediatric dental patients and providing oral hygiene education to patients and families. The employee supervises contracted dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental clerks. Work is performed independently under the general direction of the Public Health Administrator IV and the Deputy Director of Clinical Services.

Overview:

Fringe Benefits

Paid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave benefits, medical coverage and dental benefits, a retirement plan, life insurance and a deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements have been met.

Perks Working for ACHD

Professional growth through training opportunities (CPR, First AID, Public Health Preparedness, Dignity and Respect, Points of Dispensing, and more); ability to advance in county system; job security; meaningfulness in daily work derived from public service; eligible for federal loan forgiveness; organizational commitment to ACHD's mission to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable.

Duties:

Provides dental care to uninsured or underinsured children under the age of 20 years

Contributes to the development of dental program goals and objectives

Diagnoses and treats dental issues including; examine teeth, gums, and jaw, take x-rays and other diagnostic tests, identify tooth decay and cavities, and diagnose and treat mouth disease

Educates parents and families; teach patients about oral health, flossing, brushing, and fluoride use, provide instruction on how to care for teeth and gums, help patients develop better hygiene regimens, and discuss dietary concerns

Performs procedures; prepares patients for treatment, prescribes antibiotics, removes decay and fill cavities, repairs damaged teeth, extracts primary teeth, places sealants, and fluoride varnish

Maintains clinical records

Refers patients to specialists

Manages community dental programs such as the sealants program and fluoride varnish in schools and day cares and prepares preventative dental health activities.

Participates in trainings

Assesses the work of contract dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental clerks

Ensures infection controls measures are met in the clinics

Supervises professional and contracted dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and clerical staff

Responds to Public Health emergencies as assigned by the Health Department

Performs other duties as required or requested

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Use of Microsoft Office programs including Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and other database programs

The principles, practices and current developments in the field of dental public health

The principles of management and supervision

Skill in:

Dentistry

Dental Public Health

Dental Care

Dental Education

Dental Prophylaxis

Dental Products

Interpersonal Communication

Team Leadership

Microsoft Office

Public Health

Ability to:

Represent ideas effectively, concisely and accurately, both orally and in writing and present themselves in a professional manner

Plan, develop and administer a dental public health program

Participate in the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare Medicaid reimbursement program as a provider

Plan and direct the work of a staff of professional contracted dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and clerical staff

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of other divisions within the Health Department, outside agencies, community organizations and the public

Ability to travel to and from work locations to carry out the responsibilities of the position

Respond to public health emergencies

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.

Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

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