Dentist II: Orthodontist (.10 FTE)

La Clinica de La Raza•Oakland, CA

About The Position

La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center serving diverse communities across the San Francisco Bay Area. The Dentist II: Orthodontist provides specialty orthodontic care within a cross-functional dental team, serving patients of all ages. The scope of care includes consultations, Phase I interceptive orthodontics, and Phase II comprehensive orthodontic care. The role also treats oral and developmental conditions and involves consultation with dentists and physicians regarding medical and dental problems. The orthodontist contributes to preventive and routine dental care, provides specialty consultations and mentorship to dental colleagues and residents, and supports an excellent patient experience and quality outcomes. The position requires culturally competent, collaborative care for patients from diverse backgrounds, including low-income communities. Spanish fluency is ideal. The orthodontist must be willing to obtain hospital privileges, respond to hospital emergencies during and outside business hours, and perform hospital dentistry cases. This position is listed as .10 FTE. The role may include evening and Saturday clinics.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry.
Valid D.D.S. or D.M.D. license to practice in California.
Certificate in orthodontics from an accredited school of dentistry.
BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
Ability to competently and safely perform the clinical services of the certified specialty.
Knowledge of ethical and professional standards, including OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, infection control, HIPAA, documentation standards, clinic policies and procedures, and safety rules.
Knowledge of evidence-based approaches to dental care and of information and techniques used to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Knowledge of patient-service principles, including assessing patient needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating patient satisfaction.
Working knowledge and experience with modern computer applications and electronic health records.
Good time-management skills and participation in continuing education for professional development.
Ability to convey information effectively and work courteously with patients and maintain good relationships with staff.
Ability to operate standard dental equipment and machinery.
Ability to make precise, coordinated finger movements to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Ability to see details at close range.
Ability to work professionally and collaboratively as a team member and support clinic quality and efficiency standards.
Cultural competence and ability to work across cultures and support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to work evenings and Saturday clinics and flexibility in meeting patient needs and accepting change gracefully.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience as an orthodontist in a primary care clinic setting.
Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Communicate and work effectively with all members of the care team to serve patients.
Perform the clinical services of the orthodontic specialty competently and safely.
Treat oral diseases and developmental conditions, and confer with physicians and dentists regarding medical and dental problems.
Serve on a cross-functional team of providers delivering routine and preventive dental care, including four-handed dentistry.
Advise and instruct patients about preventive dental care, causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health services.
Provide specialty consultations and services to patients and dental colleagues.
Demonstrate commitment to excellent patient experience and quality outcomes.
Serve on a cross-functional team of dentists and provide mentorship in the specialty to dental colleagues and residents.
Be willing to serve as credentialed volunteer faculty for student educational programs hosted by the clinic.
Attend staff conferences and contribute to practice-improvement efforts.
Document clinical services, supplies, and materials in the Electronic Dental Records system according to accepted standards.
Report procedures accurately to billing staff for billing to patients or third-party payors.
Supervise clinical support staff in clinical care, including standards of care, infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA.
Be willing to obtain hospital privileges, respond to business-hours and after-hours hospital emergencies, and perform hospital dentistry cases.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.