Dentist

Dentist APLA Health Dental Clinic Downtown Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA 90017 Apply Overview Salary Range $143,187.20 - $196,123.20 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level

DDS/ DMD

Travel Percentage None Category Health Care Apply Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dentist provides preventative, restorative, surgical, and prosthetic dental services to patients of APLA Health.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhere to all state, federal, and community laws and ethical standards that apply to dentists. Examine, diagnose dental conditions, and provide the appropriate dental treatment for patients of APLA Dental services, Inc. Refer patients for specialty consultation and treatment in conformance with established APLA protocols and guidelines as needed. Maintain properly written patient records. Attend all dental clinic and agency staff meetings. Responsible for personal and professional compliance with all applicable state, federal, and local community clinic regulations regarding the practice of dentistry as well as those relating to personal issues, workplace safety, public health and confidentiality. Assist in maintaining OSHA and HIPAA compliance. Be a visible representative of APLA Dental Services, Inc. in the community and occasionally network with other community-based organizations to help improve relationships and ensure maximum availability of resources for our patients. Contribute to the development and maintenance of an evaluation process for the program to help address the needs of our patients and others living with

HIV/AIDS.

Advocate for improved access to dental treatment for all people living with

HIV/AIDS

through collaboration with the APLA Public Policy Team.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

Training and Experience:

Current license to practice dentistry issued by the Dental Board of California Current DEA license Current CPR certification At least one year of clinical dental practice experience Experience with

HIV/AIDS

dental patients is preferred but not required Clear record with Medi-Cal program and private dental insurance companies

Knowledge of:

Universal precautions and infection control OSHA and HIPAA regulations General dentistry

HIV/AIDS

medical issues (preferred but not required) Ability to: Work independently and responsibly Treat patients with respect, compassion, and confidentiality Work independently and responsibly Work effectively as a team member in a busy dental practice Be self-motivated and maintain the commitment to excellence of APLA Dental Services, Inc.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. Prolonged periods of sitting or standing may be required during patient treatment. The physical motions and the degree of mobility normally associated with the practice of dentistry will be performed on a repetitive basis. Occasionally lengthy rides on the dental van are required.

SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS

COVID-19 Vaccination or Medical/ Religious Exemption required.

APLA Health:

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