Dentist I (.40 FTE)

La Clinica de La Raza•Pittsburg, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

La Clínica de La Raza is seeking a Dentist I to provide general dentistry in a community-based health center serving diverse communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role delivers high-quality, culturally appropriate dental care and supports La Clínica’s mission to improve access to care for vulnerable populations. The position is listed at .40 FTE. The dentist provides comprehensive general dental services, including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, preventive care, restorations, extractions, and other appropriate procedures. The role also educates patients about oral health and preventive care, collaborates with physicians and dental colleagues, and maintains clinical and other service records. The dentist serves on a cross-functional dental team and performs four-handed dentistry and oral surgery. The role also includes willingness to be credentialed as volunteer faculty with the University of California San Francisco and Lutheran Medical Center to assist the Associate Dental Director in mentoring and supervising AEGD residents at La Clínica. La Clínica describes opportunities for mentorship, leadership, and continuing education, along with educational leave plus stipend, FTCA malpractice coverage, flexible work schedules, and eligibility to work at an NHSC-approved site for tax-free loan repayment.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry.
Valid D.D.S. or D.M.D.
One year of experience in all phases of general dentistry and auxiliary utilization and/or administrative experience in a clinic setting.
License to practice in California.
DEA number.
Cultural competence working in diverse and low-income communities.
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Good time-management skills and evidence-based approaches to dental care.
Knowledge of patient-service principles and processes, including assessing patient needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating patient satisfaction.
Working knowledge and experience with Practice Management System software.
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with patients and maintain good working relationships with other staff.
Ability to operate dental equipment and machinery.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Ability to make precisely coordinated finger movements to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

English/Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Handle all aspects of general dentistry.
Perform oral examinations, restorations, extractions, and prophylactic work.
Treat oral diseases and confer with physicians regarding medical or dental problems.
Assign patients to plaque-control or other educational programs.
Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues using dental instruments, X-rays, or other diagnostic equipment to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan treatment.
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures, and provide preventive or corrective services.
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
Formulate treatment plans for patients’ teeth and mouth tissue.
Advise or instruct patients about preventive dental care, causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services.
Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases.
Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for dental assistants.
Be willing to be credentialed as volunteer faculty for the University of California San Francisco and Lutheran Medical Center to assist the Associate Dental Director in mentoring and supervising AEGD residents at La Clínica.
Serve as a member of a cross-functional dental team providing exceptional patient care and performing four-handed dentistry and oral surgery.
Attend staff conferences and maintain clinical and other records regarding services provided and supplies and materials used.