Dentist

Description

At Community Medical Centers (CMC), we’re passionate about improving health and well-being in the communities we call home. That’s why we work to ensure even our most vulnerable neighbors have affordable access to quality healthcare, regardless of age, income, or background. We offer integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services, with a model of care that puts the patient at the center of a team-based approach. As one of the region’s largest healthcare providers, our growing network of neighborhood health centers serves over 100,000 patients in San Joaquin and Solano counties.

MISSION

Working together to improve health and well-being in our communities.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits options for full-time employees
• Flexible spending account for medical expenses
• Dependent care
• Employee assistance program
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurances
• 403(b) retirement saving plan with company match
• 10 paid sick days/12 Holidays/Vacations days vary on position
• In Shape Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and diverse environment

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dentist is responsible for providing general dental care to the Centers' target population.  The Dentist reports to the Dental Director.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Assist the Dental Director in establishing dental policies and procedures for the program
• Provide direct dental care for the center's patients
• Supervise dental clinic staff in absence of the Dental Director
• Assist the Dental Director in reviewing and recommending dental department fees for services, scope of care, and departmental policies
• Assist in training and monitoring departmental staff compliance with OSHA, Blood borne Pathogens, CLIA, and safety policies
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed as a dentist in the State of California
• Knowledge and skills in delivering dental care to patients
• Preference will be given to individuals who have worked with low-income and minority community members
• Preference will be given to individuals bilingual in Spanish and English; written and verbal
• Valid California driver's license, proof of auto insurance and personal transportation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of current dental practices and procedures
• Knowledge of organization policies, procedures, stems and objectives
• Knowledge of dental care administration systems
• Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, decision-making
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical, dental, administrative staff, patients and public

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching.  Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate dental equipment, and other office equipment.  Vision must be correctable to 20/40, and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.  Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in an office environment within a clinic setting. Involves frequent contact with staff and the public. Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with upset people.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills, or duties required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Community Medical Centers. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.

Community Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is CMC’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of age, national origin, race (including hair texture and hairstyle), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.