Community Clinic Dentist Needed - $10K Sign On Bonus

We have an immediate full time need for a direct-hire Dentist at one of our growing centers!

Where?

Los Angeles County, CA- known for its amazing weather, with over 280 sunny days a year–definitely, a place to consider if you want a year-round glow. LA is also the second-largest city in the US. This means it's a huge melting pot of opportunities, diversity, and entertainment.

Who are we?

We are a growing neighborhood clinic offering primary and multispecialty care services to the community. We envision increased access to high quality health care resulting in decreased health disparities among at-risk populations through the expansion of comprehensive and preventative health care programs and services. The Mission includes improving the health status and well-being of under-served segments of the population of the Los Angeles area through the direct provision or coordination of health care, health education, services, and research.

What are the benefits?

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 401(K)

• Paid Time Off

• Loan Forgiveness Program

• Credit Union

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Career Advancement Opportunities and more

Job Overview

The position ( Dentist) is responsible for providing preventive and primary dental care consistent with the dentist's training and experience in a community health clinic setting to patients of the clinic.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Examines individuals requesting care, diagnoses their dental condition, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.

• Records patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient's dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care of treatment provided. In addition, the dentist shall complete patient referrals and other records and paper work as shall be required from time by the corporation.

• Educates individuals in the nature of health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention.

• Travels as necessary to meet operational needs.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Dental Director or as necessary to achieve organizational goals and program objectives.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer or as necessary to achieve organizational goals and program objectives.

• Maintains and updates skills and knowledge to appropriate professional levels with continuing education courses and educational materials.

• Responsible for personal and professional compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and Clinic rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of Dental care as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personal issues, workplace safety, public health and confidentiality.

• Demonstrates full knowledge of Infection & Exposure control and sterile techniques for a dental practice.

• Supervises Dental Department compliance, relative to Infection & Exposure Control and safety, as required by local State, and Federal guidelines, Dental Department directives and protocols, and clinic policies and procedures.

• Works collaboratively with support staff, providing clear expectations.

• Works with the lead provider and Clinic Administrator to attain goals for efficiency, satisfaction, and productivity.

Other core clinic services:

• Primary Care

• Behavioral Health

• Recuperative Care

• HIV Services

• Dental Care

• Vision Care

• Specialty Care

• Homeless Healthcare Services

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited dental school.

• Current California Dental License.

• Current DEA Certificate.

• Current CPR Certification.

• Ability to travel between two sites as needed

• Experience in working with clients and staff from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

• Experience with NextGen/EDR or Dentrix preferred.

If you enjoy working in a collaborative setting using a holistic approach to patient care, this could be the right fit for you. Apply here to connect with a Senior Recruiter and learn more about this great opportunity.

Requirements:

1. Graduation from an accredited dental school.

2. Current California Dental License.

3. Current DEA Certificate.

4. Current CPR Certification.

5. Ability to travel from site to site as needed.( Lancaster and Palmdale)

6. Experience in working with clients and staff from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

7. Experience with NextGen/EDR or Dentrix preferred.