Endodontist (part time) - School of Dental Medicine at The Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine offers challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding positions as faculty and staff at our campuses in Erie and Greensburg, Pennsylvania; Elmira, New York; and Bradenton, Florida. A leader in medical education, LECOM provides innovative and affordable education in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental, and health services.

We welcome you to our vibrant and engaging work culture, where you can grow, develop, and share your talents, while contributing to LECOM’s mission. We provide competitive wages and benefits within a highly productive and energetic workplace, as well as unlimited opportunities for personal satisfaction and career advancement. You will find that LECOM is a great place to work!

Endodontist (part time) - School of Dental Medicine

JOB SUMMARY: The Endodontist will specialize in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of any damage and/or injury to the tooth pulp, as well as, the tissue and nerves within and surrounding the root of a tooth that have become damaged or infected due to some type of bacteria. Part time position - can work up to 20 hours/week.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assume quality of care for patients with endodontic problems while adhering to the highest standard of dental practice ethics and professionalism.
• Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases of dental pulps and periapical tissues of teeth.
• Evaluates findings and prescribes method of treatment to prevent loss of teeth and to restore teeth to function.
• Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting vitality of teeth.
• Diagnoses condition and plans treatment.
• Treats exposure of pulp by pulp capping or removal of pulp from pulp chamber and root canal, using dental instruments.
• Performs partial or total removal of pulp, using surgical instruments.
• Treats infected root canal and related tissues, and fills pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
• Contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes.
• Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction.
• Participate in scholarly activity to enrich and broaden the student learning experience.
• Be actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach.
• Removes pathologic tissue at apex of tooth, surgically.
• Reinserts teeth that have been knocked out of mouth by accident.
• Be able to accept other duties assigned/needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Computer experience in the dental or other related field to allow for axiUm computer program entry.
• Knowledge of Patient Relations and Scheduling.
• Knowledge of ADA Coding.
• Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols, at the practice level.
• Knowledge of patient’s privacy (HIPAA) and student privacy (FERPA).
• Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines; Protect equipment (office, dental, facility).
• Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suite [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel] and accurate data entry skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be accurate and attentive to detail.
• Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System.
• Maintaining an established work schedule.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations.
• The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM.
• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.
• The Endodontist will be supervising dental students in the LECOM Dental Group Practice on a by appointment basis.
• Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the practice needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience equivalent to: The successful candidate will be a licensed DMD or DDS. Must have or have the capability to get a Pennsylvania dental license. Must have successfully completed an advanced education program in endodontics accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the ADA.