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Petaluma Health Center

Staff Dentist

Petaluma Health Center, Petaluma, California, United States, 94954

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Petaluma Health Center . We are nationally recognized for our quality improvement initiatives and the provision of excellent, innovative patient care with superb outcomes. We focus on prevention and care for the whole person by integration with our co-located medical department. We utilize a robust care team model and our patients are happy and engaged in their care. We have state-of-the-art facilities and equipment and we pride ourselves on utilizing the most current dental techniques and materials. This is a full-time position with comprehensive employee benefits. We are located in beautiful wine country, between rolling hills and the rugged coast. Opportunities abound. We have been voted as one of the Best Places to work in the Bay area for the past few years. Salary and Benefits

Salary Scale: $170,000 - $210,000 per year Full Time Employee Benefits include: 21 Days of Paid Time Off, 10 Observed Holidays Continuing Education funds/Professional dues/Subscriptions: up to $2,000/year for CE units, professional dues, and subscriptions Continuing education hours: up to 40 paid hours per year Malpractice Insurance through FTCA and NorCal 401K Match: PHC matches $0.50 for every $1.00 contributed up to 2.5% of salary; Safe Harbor contribution of 3% annually if service requirements are met Payment of bi-annual California state licensure Payment of bi-annual DEA licensure fee Payment for CPR training PHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center and National Health Service Corps approved Student Loan repayment site Medical Insurance (entire deductible paid by us) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Gym Membership Discounts Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee) Employee Assistance Program Note: Now Sponsoring H1B Visas Summary

The Staff Dentist performs evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, periodontal tissues and other related oral structures and their impact on the body. The Staff Dentist performs general dental hygiene and periodontal treatment, provides patients with dental education, and may perform restorations, crowns, bridges, implant-supported restorations and dentures; root canal therapy and oral surgery procedures; pediatric dentistry and orthodontic treatment within scope of training. A Staff Dentist manages patient care and provides necessary referrals with prompt follow up. He/She supervises and guides dental auxiliaries and front office staff to provide excellent care. Areas of Responsibility

Patient Care

Provides and manages patient care Delivers high quality of care in basic and advanced dental services for patients of all ages Diagnoses and treats patients with attention to comfort and treatment time Delivers treatment plans and conducts informed consent discussions Performs referrals and communicates with specialists Provides patient education materials Maintains excellent people skills and a caring attitude Supports preventive dentistry programs Creates treatment plans and prioritizes based on medical necessity Supervision

Manages immediate staff (assistants and patient care coordinator) Ensures correct coding and accurate patient records Monitors scheduling; supports PCCs with scheduling and patient panel management Leads and supervises others; shares information from seminars and trainings Performs annual performance evaluations for RDAs and PCCs Administration

Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records Documents visit details to facilitate billing and demonstrate medical necessity Compliance

Follows protocols, policies and procedures Adheres to Standards of Care and Quality Assurance & Improvement programs Complies with state and federal regulations (DBCA, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, infection control) Ensures patient confidentiality pursuant to law Other Duties

Supports clinic mission and goals; attends required meetings and trainings Maintains positive community relationships; collaborates with IT and labs/vendors Contributes to achieving budget goals and cost-conscious in materials, supplies, equipment Performs other related tasks as directed Qualifications

Education/Experience

Graduate of an ADA-accredited Dental School Desired Skills

Diagnostic ability, manual skills, good visual memory, judgment of space, shape and color, manual dexterity Good business sense, self-discipline, communication skills Proficiency in X-rays, photographs, infection control, lab communication, and use of dental instruments and equipment Licenses and Certifications

Active dental license for the state of CA Completed CE requirements including Dental Practice Act and Infection control Current BLS certification Language Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred (written and verbal). Notes

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