Dentist

Dentist Family Health Centers of San Diego - 3.2 San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time $178,000 - $242,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Doctoral degree Computer literacy Dental License Full Job Description For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego's (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy. Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women's care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management. The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region. Job Roles Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements. Consults when appropriate and refers patients as necessary to dental specialists and/or medical providers. Instructs and clinically supervises dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other Para-professional personnel. Participates in developing and reviewing dental treatment protocols, audit procedures, and quality assurance procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Provides dental care to patients, including root canal therapy, restorative (operative and fixed and removal prosthodontics), and oral surgery (simple and surgical). Uses resources efficiently; practices dentistry in a cost-effective manner.

Requirements:

Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training. DEA license General practice residency or equivalent of 2 years clinical experience preferred. Graduate of accredited Dental School. License from the State of California as a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) or a Doctor of Medical Dentistry (D.M.D.) required. Membership in American Academy of General Dentistry preferred. Experience/Specialized skills (including Language) Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups. Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and independently. Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on apt, etc.). Bilingual in Spanish/English strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity. Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to perform, relevant dental practices, protocol, trends, and best practices. Effective training and coaching skills; ability to drive results and achieve objectives through others. Good interpersonal and customer service skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of, and ability to adhere to, scope of practice. Rewards Full Time Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs Annual Raises and Career Growth We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is: $178,000.00 - $242,000.00 Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net) FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.