Harvard University
Position Title: Staff Dentist
Req ID: 65547BR
School or Unit: Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Description: Job Summary
The General Staff Dentist is responsible for the delivery of high quality, cost-effective oral health care, including providing diagnosis and treatment of teeth, gums, and related oral structures and providing preventative and corrective services.
Position Description
- Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures and provides preventive and corrective services.
- Completes fillings (amalgam, composite) and single crowns.
- Provides periodic exams for all the hygiene patients.
- Triages, evaluates, and treats emergency patients.
- Advises and instructs patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services. Communicate and build a strong foundation of trust and respect between you and your patients.
- Assess treatment planning options and discuss with patients to work cooperatively with HDC dental specialists to provide the best possible care for patients.
- Refers to HDC specialists for multiple crowns, implants, dentures, orthodontics, and periodontal disease.
- Provides same-day add-on services.
- Utilizes HDC electronic health record (EHR) system, axiUm, for all clinical documentation.
- Clinical documentation and treatment notes are completed on the same day via EHR system.
- Patient billing and documentation is submitted on the same day via EHR system.
- Partners with HDC Leadership to identify trends to improve clinical care and patient experience.
- Partners with Patient Services staff on patient scheduling and communication.
- Work is performed on site in a clinical setting.
- Complies with federal and state regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, DPH, AAMI, ANSI).
- Contributes to the mission and vision of HSDM and models the School's core values in all facets of the work. Promotes a customer service environment, including providing support to multiple constituents including faculty, staff, and students.
- Contributes to a culture of inclusivity and respect.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Basic Qualifications - DDS/DMD licensed and eligible for licensure in Massachusetts.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, students, and other staff members.
- Demonstrated skills in effective communication, diplomacy and teaching.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work on-site, full-time.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive background check at hire.
Additional Qualifications and Skills - Experience in a Dental group practice setting.
- Commitment to high quality, cost-effective health care and the principles of group practice.
- Experience in quality assurance/improvement, utilization management, performance supervision, and evaluation.
Working Conditions - DDS/DMD licensed and eligible for licensure in Massachusetts.
Working Conditions - The primary work location for this position is Boston, MA. Per the University payroll policy all work (including remote) must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business. In order to be on Harvard payroll, you must reside in a University payroll registered state.
- The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
- Before they begin at HSDM, clinical providers in the Harvard Dental Center must show that they have the proper credentials and immunizations.
Additional Information - Harvard School of Dental Medicine cannot offer visa support or work permission for this opportunity.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: We are dedicated to being a community within which self-respect and mutual respect are understood and practiced, HSDM believes that compassion, fairness, and trust are fundamental values that enable our individual and collective well-being. We recognize the diversity of individuals within the community to be an essential ingredient to an inspiring, vigorous, and exciting culture. And we recognize that ethics and integrity provide the framework for all our efforts. HSDM Mission, Vision, and Core Values
BenefitsWe invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Department Office Location: USA - MA - Cambridge
Job Code: 374090 Dentist
Job Function: Health Care
Work Format: On-Site
Sub Unit: ------------
Salary Grade: 090
Department: Harvard Dental Center Cambridge
Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status: Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening: Criminal, Education, Identity
Commitment to Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging: Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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