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South Central Family Health Center

Dentist

South Central Family Health Center, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Overview Title:

Dentist

Base Salary Range:

$142,000 - $163,000 plus benefits

FTE : Full-time, Exempt

Seeking a skilled and dedicated

Dentist

who wants to make a difference in our community. We want to hear from you if you thrive in a fast-paced, caring, and compassionate environment!

Mission The Mission of South Central Family Health Center is to improve the quality of life for the diverse Community of inner city Los Angeles by providing affordable and comprehensive health care and education in a welcoming and multi-cultural environment. To lead the way in health care in South Los Angeles, as the premier provider and employer of choice offering comprehensive, high-quality, affordable, efficient and culturally responsive services.

General Summary The Dentist will play a key role in providing quality comprehensive and appropriate dental care and treatment to patients which includes all phases of dentistry. The ideal candidate will have to perform some of the following essential duties.

Responsibilities

Provide routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment plans, intra and extra oral examinations, assessments, general restorative procedures, crown and bridge construction, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontic procedures, and minor oral surgery using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments while using masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases

Designs, makes, or fits prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or prescribes anesthetics, medications, antibiotics or other medications and treatment regimens as appropriate

Refers patients to specialty care and to relevant patient care components as appropriate

Educates patients and their families regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services

Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of dental support staff as required

Administers anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures

Uses dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements

Formulates plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue

Evaluate and diagnose diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective service

Attendance and punctuality is essential in order to provide quality of care to patients, face-to-face interaction with patients, and to work with provided healthcare equipment collected at clinics

Qualifications Licensure & Certifications

Graduation from an American Dental Association (ADA) approved dental school with DDS or DMD degree

Knowledge of Next-Gen EDR, EHR, EPM, preferred

Must have minimum 2 years experience in a community clinic setting preferred

Current, valid, and unrestricted California Dental License

Current and valid DEA License

Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS)

Skills and Abilities

Strong computer skills

Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills

Benefits Top benefits or perks:

As a team member at South Central Family Health Center, you’ll enjoy competitive wages and generous benefits:

Benefits: Health care, dental, life insurance

403 (b) Retirement plan

Education Reimbursement

Career development: Entry-level employees have opportunities to work in management, HR or other areas of the company

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