Oral Surgeon

Our Mission, Vision, & Model of Care

At Union Community Care, our purpose is at the forefront of all that we do: we stand for whole health to help you live your fullest life.

We envision vibrant and healthy communities supported by inclusive healthcare that embraces each member’s unique culture, needs, and values, and emboldens them to make healthful choices that fuel their well-being and the well-being of others.

We believe in whole health. This means we address and heal disease but equally important, we work at the causes of the causes, the social ills that must be addressed to achieve true equity.

We listen, learn, and embrace the complex lives and unique strengths of our patients, and we work hard to break down all barriers to care. This means we look through a grassroots lens. We connect with our communities because we are our communities. Each of us is a neighbor, a friend, a family member, and together, we are a trusted community health center.

JOB SUMMARY

As a board-certified oral maxillofacial surgeon, focus on treating conditions, defects, injuries, and aesthetics of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face, with a specific emphasis on serving underserved populations. This would involve performing surgical procedures, diagnosing oral and maxillofacial issues, providing preventive care, and educating patients on oral health.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing oral and maxillofacial surgeries, including tooth extractions and other surgical procedures related to the mouth, teeth, and jaws within the scope of a board certified oral maxillofacial surgeon.
• Examining patients, utilizing x-rays and other diagnostic tools to determine the nature of oral health conditions and developing treatment plans.
• Providing preventive dental services and educating patients on oral hygiene and dental health maintenance.
• Administering anesthesia for procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Advising patients on oral health conditions compassionately and with cultural competence.
• Working with other healthcare professionals, such as general dentists, medical doctors, and specialists, to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Depending on the FQHC structure, potentially supervising other dental staff, including hygienists and assistants.
• Ensuring compliance with safety protocols, including those related to OSHA/Bloodborne pathogen requirements.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Education and Certification: Completion of an accredited oral and maxillofacial surgery program, followed by board certification.
• Surgical Expertise: Proficiency in various oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures.
• Diagnostic Skills: Ability to accurately diagnose oral health conditions using various diagnostic tools.
• Anesthesia Knowledge: Understanding and ability to administer different types of anesthesia.
• Patient Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively explain procedures, answer questions, and build rapport with patients.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to Public Health: A strong commitment to serving underserved populations and providing access to oral healthcare.
• Cultural Competency: Understanding and respect for diverse patient populations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

In order to fulfill the requirements of this position, duties 1-9 are considered essential functions of the job.

ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

This position is required to participate in mandatory all staff meetings, team meetings and trainings.