County of San Mateo (CA)-posted 3 months ago
San Mateo, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

San Mateo Medical Center is seeking Dentists - Extra-Help. Currently, there are four extra-help vacancies. San Mateo Medical Center is a division of San Mateo County Health. The ideal candidate will have three years of clinical experience, preferably in a community based- clinic setting. Services are performed in a hospital-based clinic and general clinic settings. As a result, dental services are integrated with health system processes and infrastructure support including electronic health records, medical dictation and the availability of dental and medical specialists in both the hospital and satellite clinics. Besides being a full-scope Medical Center and Hospital, the San Mateo Medical Center operates five dental clinics located in San Mateo (39th Avenue Clinic), Redwood City (Fair Oaks Health Center- FOHC), Daly City (Daly City Clinic), Coastside Clinic (Half Moon Bay), and a Mobile Dental Clinic (MDC). These clinics treat children and adults, homeless and transitional populations, and patients with HIV diagnosis. All Clinics are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with some evenings, and some Saturday hours. NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

  • Conduct medical/dental examinations and make diagnoses.
  • Perform all phases of dental treatment (i.e., fillings, root canals, crowns, etc.).
  • Determine and prescribe appropriate treatment and/or medication for dental disorders.
  • Perform prophylactic dentistry services.
  • Treat mouth diseases, perform oral surgery, prescribe drugs in connection with dental treatment and instruct patients in oral hygiene.
  • Operate dental radiology equipment.
  • Prepare and maintain clinical records; supervise pre- and post- operative care of dental surgical cases.
  • Order examinations, analyses and x-rays, conducts rounds and reviews reports, records and the general progress of patients.
  • Teach and provide instruction to residents and dental students.
  • Arrange and conduct consulting conferences and chart reviews for the discussion of the dental and surgical condition of patients.
  • Provide clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff.
  • Prepare reports and maintain records of activities.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
  • Completion of a dental internship program.
  • License to practice dentistry issued by the California Board of Dental Examiners.
  • Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act.
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