Dentist II

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Dentist is a key member of the oral health department and provides comprehensive and appropriate dental care and treatment to patients. He / she serves as a role model for the staff through the provision of excellence in oral health services and in keeping with the mission of the organization.

Qualifications

Required education, experience and / or training :

• Current California Dental and DEA licenses.
• Demonstrated skill in diagnosing dental disease from the clinical exam and radiographic analysis. Demonstrated skill in developing an appropriate treatment plan.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in performing restorative procedures safely under local anesthetic and nitrous oxide sedation.
• Demonstrated skill in performing extractions.
• Demonstrated skill in performing emergency palliative treatment including pulpotomies and pulpectomies.
• Demonstrated skill in providing treatment of periodontal disease including but not limited to scaling and root planning.
• Bilingual verbal skills in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Ability to work with infectious disease patients.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently enter patient data via Electronic Dental Record (EDR) and lock notes in a timely manner.
• Ability to interact effectively with people of various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to deal with patient complaints with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work with volunteers.
• Comply with HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures as they apply to the job.
• Demonstrate full scope of Dentistry, including experience with adult and pediatric patients, ages 0-21.
• Ability to work late hours and / or weekends.

Key Competencies :

Expectations

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

To perform the 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 :

MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES

HR PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements 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 regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust.

Hours : HarborCHC is open Monday-Thursday 7 : 00am-7 : 00pm, Friday 8 : 15am-5 : 00pm, Saturday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm with occasional overtime, or other shifts based on clinic need. This is a non-exempt position and any overtime must be approved by the Supervisor in advance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

HarborCHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race; religion; color; sex / gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; physical or mental disability; medical condition; genetic information / characteristics ; marital status / registered domestic partner status; age; sexual orientation; reproductive health decision-making; military or veteran status; use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace; and any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. This policy applies whether the individual has or is perceived to have any of the characteristics protected by law or is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of the characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements define this position as it currently exists and are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. They are not to be considered as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties at the discretion of the supervisor. HarborCHC is an at-will employer.

In addition, HarborCHC may change your duties, compensation or hours, or transfer, reassign, promote, demote, suspend or otherwise change the terms and conditions of your employment (other than the at-will relationship), with or without cause or prior notice.

Join our team of professionals dedicated to improving the oral health of our community while fostering a supportive environment for both staff and patients alike.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

Work Location : In person