Part-time Dental Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Job Description

DENTAL CONSULTANT

The Organization

North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

SUPERVISION : Receive general supervision from the Medical Services Manager.

The Position and Job Summary :

Provides clinical consultation, education, and outreach regarding dental needs to consumers and their families, along with Regional Center staff and community organizations who serve individuals with developmental disabilities. Provides technical assistance and quality assurance to vendor dental providers.

• Consultation and clinical review of dental treatment proposals to assess dental necessity, standard of care, cost effectiveness, and appropriateness to meet routine and specialized dental care needs as per Lanterman act guidelines.
• Consultation with consumers, families and service providers regarding consumer dental needs and identifying generic and vendor resources to meet dental needs.
• Conducts assessments within scope of expertise in various community settings to ensure that health and safety needs are addressed. No direct dental care is performed.
• Participates in interdisciplinary consultations and meetings with clinicians and Consumer Services Coordinators.
• Provides expert review, consultation, testimony, and complaint resolution as part of due process proceedings as relevant to dental care and scope of expertise.
• Provides technical assistance, and quality assurance of vendor dental providers and assistance with complaint resolution as applicable.
• Collaborates and meets with external community partners, such as health plans, and governmental agencies as relevant to scope of expertise.
• Provides training / education / community outreach on dental health, hygiene for regional center staff, community organizations, service providers, families, consumers.
• Participates with Quality Assurance and Risk management teams to assist Regional Center in protecting the health and welfare of consumers.
• Travels to visit consumers and service providers in a variety of community settings on a timely basis, using reliable transportation.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Full / Part Time no less than 24 hours

ANALYTICAL AND REASONING SKILLS

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

LANGUAGE SKILLS

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to :

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an office or field environment where the noise level is moderate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not supervise other NLACRC employees.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE and / or SKILLS

LICENSES and / or CERTIFICATES

COMPETENCIES

NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package :

We offer employees a variety of health and dental plans.

Please note that benefit costs are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Professional Development Opportunities & Growth

NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging.

Compensation

This position is non-exempt. Annual Salary Range : $78,098.80 - $110,344.00

NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLACRC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.