DENTIST FT

SONOMA COUNTY INDIAN HEALTH PROJECT•Santa Rosa, CA

2d•$167,690 - $227,066•Onsite

About The Position

The Dentist diagnoses, prevents, and treats diseases, injuries, and conditions of the teeth, oral cavity, and related structures to promote optimal oral health. The role reviews patient health information, develops treatment plans, interprets radiographs and diagnostic tests, provides appropriate dental procedures, and manages dental pain and urgent needs. The Dentist documents care, coordinates referrals and services with other healthcare professionals, and follows applicable clinical, safety, and organizational standards. The Dentist provides appropriate clinical direction to assigned dental assistants and other dental personnel within their authorized scope of practice, and gives feedback to front desk appointment coordinators to support effective scheduling and continuity of care. The Dentist also participates in assigned quality and safety activities and performs other related duties within the scope of their education, training, privileges, licensure, and competency.

Requirements

DDS or DMD degree from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), or equivalent education acceptable for California dental licensure.
Current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in California; maintain all licenses, permits, and certifications required for assigned duties.
Current DEA registration when required for assigned prescribing duties.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification meeting California Dental Board requirements.
Sensitivity to the needs of the Native American community and a deep understanding of and respect for its diverse heritage, traditions, and historical context.

Responsibilities

Diagnose oral diseases and promote oral health and disease prevention.
Review and evaluate patients’ medical and dental histories, medications, allergies, vital signs, and other relevant health information to determine the appropriateness and safety of dental treatment.
Create treatment plans to maintain or restore patients’ oral health.
Interpret radiographs and diagnostic tests.
Safely prescribe and administer medications, local anesthetics, and nitrous oxide in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, permits, clinical privileges, and organizational policies.
Monitor growth and development of teeth and oral structures.
Obtain and document informed consent in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Perform only clinical procedures for which the Dentist has appropriate education, training, demonstrated competency, and organizational authorization or clinical privileges, when applicable.
Manage patients with dental pain or urgent dental needs.
Complete accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in the electronic dental record, including diagnoses, treatment plans, informed consent, medications, referrals, procedures, and other required information.
Comply with organizational policies and applicable federal, state, and professional standards concerning infection prevention and control, patient safety, radiation safety, medication management, medical emergencies, and safe injection practices.
Participate in assigned quality improvement, peer review, infection prevention, patient safety, utilization review, and other clinical quality activities.
Coordinate patient care with dental specialists, medical providers, pharmacy, behavioral health, and other healthcare professionals; initiate referrals when needs exceed the Dentist’s scope, competency, or available services.
Recognize and appropriately manage medical emergencies in the dental setting according to training, certification, and organizational emergency protocols.
Provide appropriate clinical direction to assigned dental assistants and other dental personnel within their authorized scope of practice, while collaborating with department supervisors on personnel and performance matters.
Provide feedback to front desk appointment coordinators to optimize patient scheduling and continuity of care.
Perform other related duties within the scope of the position and the Dentist’s education, training, privileges, licensure, and competency, as assigned by the Dental Director.