Physician Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY

The Oral Surgeon provides surgical treatment for patients requiring specialty orofacial procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs evaluations and consults with patients to determine surgical oral health needs.

2. Collaborates with general dentists or other specialists to develop treatment plans

3. Documents and charts within patient medical records, maintaining notes related to appointments,

testing, treatment, and test results.

4. Performs surgical care on patients of all ages, including medically complex patients.

5. Formulates, discusses, and agrees upon treatment plan options with patients.

6. Administers general and local anesthetics when necessary

7. Performs surgical procedures including extractions, implant placement, biopsies, and removal of

tumors and/or growths of the oral and facial regions

8. Diagnoses and treats pathological conditions, prescribes medication for treatment of diseases of a

dental nature, and takes dental radiographs.

9. Treats infections of oral cavity, jaw, face, and salivary glands.

10. Provides patient education and oral health instruction.

11. Completes documentation in a timely manner to ensure records are accurate and up to date.

12. Trains staff on appropriate dental applications, when necessary, to ensure a well-educated staff.

13. Sees emergency patients, and performs emergency procedures, in order to reduce or eliminate

immediate pain.

14. Performs in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and protocols.

15. Acts as a clinical leader and resource, promotes a positive work environment, and supports change

within the department and organization.

16. Performs conscious sedation.

17. Collaborates with other health care providers to ensure continuity of care.

18. Proctors dental student externs in providing oral surgery care

19. Regular attendance of contracted hours is required to carry out the essential functions of this role.

20. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge

and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational

qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher

Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and/or DMD (Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry

or Doctor of Dental Medicine)

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: Minimum two years’ experience as physician

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses

with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the

position.

Minimum Required:

Equal Opportunity Employer