Job Description
Job Description
Job purpose
The role will report to the Dental Director. As a General Dentist, the person will be responsible for providing consultation, treatment, and diagnosis of patients in need of dental care.
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide accurate exams and patient friendly treatment planning based on assessed risk factors.
- Provide quality dental treatment and care.
- Compassionately communicate treatment plans and instructions.
- Assist the practice towards excellence in oral health care.
- Promote the practice of Dentistry.
- Direct staff in carrying out, or referring individuals for specialty consultation or treatment.
- Accurately document and maintain dental and referral records.
- Provide general oral health education and prevention.
- Maintain and enhance skills and knowledge.
- Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local ordinances. Including, organizational policies and procedures; regulations and protocols governing the practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care.
- Knowledgeable of Infection & Exposure control and sterile techniques for a dental practice.
- Supervise and comply with Dental Health Department compliance measures, relative to Infection & Exposure Control and safety, as mandated by federal, state and local law, Dental Department protocols, and clinic policies and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team that includes medical, behavioral health and dental providers, case managers, administrators and support staff.
- Develop and meet annual work plan goals and objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of primary dental care, in an out-patient clinic setting.
- Must be able to treat patients from multi-ethnic and multi-cultural backgrounds and work collaboratively with a broad range of health care professions and disciplines in advancing the well-being of the clinic’s patients.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bilingual: English and Chinese
- Candidates must have current California Dental Board License
- CPR, DEA, NPI, and Mal-Practice Insurance
- At least 1 year Dentistry Experience
Physical Demands
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- Able to constantly position yourself to maintain files in file cabinets such as reaching with hands and arms, kneeling, crouching, etc.
- The ability to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information is crucial for this role.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Our center is dedicated to fostering an environment that is inclusive and accessible, welcoming everyone with open arms. We strictly follow the guidelines outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which includes a prohibition on discrimination in employment practices and other terms and conditions of employment.
By joining us, you will become part of an organization that cherishes diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in our community and positively influence the lives of those we serve.