South Central Family Health Center
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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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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