Harbor Community Health Centers
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Dentist II
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Harbor Community Health Centers . Base pay range
$150,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr 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. Experience: 3-6 years of hands-on dentistry experience, with demonstrated competency in performing a variety of dental procedures independently, such as anterior and premolar root canal therapy, crowns, and removable prosthetics. FQHC Experience: Work experience in a high volume Community Health Center (CHC) or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is strongly preferred. Manage Patient Load: Efficiently manage a daily patient load of 16-20 patients, ensuring quality care and patient satisfaction. This number may change based on department goals. Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Capable of managing a busy patient schedule and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Leadership and Professional Development: Desire to grow professionally, including expanding clinical expertise and developing leadership and management skills. Adheres to Harbor Community Health Center (HarborCHC) policies and procedures, and applicable time-keeping, attendance, and workplace standards. Works to maintain HarborCHC core values in daily conduct and communications.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Provide Routine and Emergency Dental Services : Diagnose and treat dental conditions, develop comprehensive treatment plans, and perform both intra- and extra-oral examinations. Deliver general restorative procedures (e.g., composite and amalgam fillings), preventive care, crown and bridge construction, removable prosthetics, endodontic treatments, and oral surgeries. Initiate and interpret radiographs and laboratory studies. Work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver whole-person care. Stay abreast of new techniques, new equipment and be contemporary with the latest medical and dental discoveries. Administer Anesthesia and Medications : Prescribe and administer anesthetics, medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to meet patient needs. Referral and Coordination : Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare providers for advanced care or specialized treatments when necessary. Patient Education : Educate patients and their families on oral health, disease prevention, and proper dental hygiene practices. Communicate dental needs and treatment options with patients and their representatives in an objective, clear, and compassionate manner. Supervision and Coordination of Dental Staff : Oversee and direct the activities of dental support staff to ensure effective delivery of patient care. Supervise Dental Auxiliary staff and provide guidance, mentorship, and support as needed. Community Health Engagement : Actively participate in community health promotion, education, and disease prevention programs to promote oral health in the local community. Staff Training and Development : Assist with in-service training and continuous professional development of dental department staff, enhancing skills, knowledge, and adherence to clinical protocols and best practices. Student Training : Acts as an educator/preceptor for dental students, dental hygiene students, and dental assisting students who may rotate through HarborCHC dental office. Compliance & Safety : Participate in safety, compliance, and quality improvement programs. Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations and standards governing the delivery of care in a community health center environment, including infection control and prevention. Patient Satisfaction : Foster a positive, compassionate, and welcoming environment for both patients and their families. Promote patient satisfaction by delivering high-quality care and addressing concerns in a professional and empathetic manner. Work with the Dental Director and Dental Office Manager to resolve patient complaints. Mission Alignment : Support and contribute to HarborCHC’s mission and values through clinical practice, patient care, and team collaboration. Additional Duties : Perform other duties as assigned by the Dental Director to help achieve organizational goals and objectives.
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.
HP and EEO notes and required procedural statements are available in the original listing. This refined description keeps the core role, responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits while removing extraneous scraping data and boilerplate.
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Join to apply for the
Dentist II
role at
Harbor Community Health Centers . Base pay range
$150,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr 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. Experience: 3-6 years of hands-on dentistry experience, with demonstrated competency in performing a variety of dental procedures independently, such as anterior and premolar root canal therapy, crowns, and removable prosthetics. FQHC Experience: Work experience in a high volume Community Health Center (CHC) or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is strongly preferred. Manage Patient Load: Efficiently manage a daily patient load of 16-20 patients, ensuring quality care and patient satisfaction. This number may change based on department goals. Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Capable of managing a busy patient schedule and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Leadership and Professional Development: Desire to grow professionally, including expanding clinical expertise and developing leadership and management skills. Adheres to Harbor Community Health Center (HarborCHC) policies and procedures, and applicable time-keeping, attendance, and workplace standards. Works to maintain HarborCHC core values in daily conduct and communications.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Provide Routine and Emergency Dental Services : Diagnose and treat dental conditions, develop comprehensive treatment plans, and perform both intra- and extra-oral examinations. Deliver general restorative procedures (e.g., composite and amalgam fillings), preventive care, crown and bridge construction, removable prosthetics, endodontic treatments, and oral surgeries. Initiate and interpret radiographs and laboratory studies. Work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver whole-person care. Stay abreast of new techniques, new equipment and be contemporary with the latest medical and dental discoveries. Administer Anesthesia and Medications : Prescribe and administer anesthetics, medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to meet patient needs. Referral and Coordination : Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare providers for advanced care or specialized treatments when necessary. Patient Education : Educate patients and their families on oral health, disease prevention, and proper dental hygiene practices. Communicate dental needs and treatment options with patients and their representatives in an objective, clear, and compassionate manner. Supervision and Coordination of Dental Staff : Oversee and direct the activities of dental support staff to ensure effective delivery of patient care. Supervise Dental Auxiliary staff and provide guidance, mentorship, and support as needed. Community Health Engagement : Actively participate in community health promotion, education, and disease prevention programs to promote oral health in the local community. Staff Training and Development : Assist with in-service training and continuous professional development of dental department staff, enhancing skills, knowledge, and adherence to clinical protocols and best practices. Student Training : Acts as an educator/preceptor for dental students, dental hygiene students, and dental assisting students who may rotate through HarborCHC dental office. Compliance & Safety : Participate in safety, compliance, and quality improvement programs. Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations and standards governing the delivery of care in a community health center environment, including infection control and prevention. Patient Satisfaction : Foster a positive, compassionate, and welcoming environment for both patients and their families. Promote patient satisfaction by delivering high-quality care and addressing concerns in a professional and empathetic manner. Work with the Dental Director and Dental Office Manager to resolve patient complaints. Mission Alignment : Support and contribute to HarborCHC’s mission and values through clinical practice, patient care, and team collaboration. Additional Duties : Perform other duties as assigned by the Dental Director to help achieve organizational goals and objectives.
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.
HP and EEO notes and required procedural statements are available in the original listing. This refined description keeps the core role, responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits while removing extraneous scraping data and boilerplate.
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