Dentist (on-call)

INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL INC•Valley Center, CA

2d•$92 - $99•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1970, Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC) has provided high-quality, compassionate healthcare and support services to the nine Federally recognized American Indian tribes in north San Diego County. With more than 200 employees serving 2 clinic sites, IHC is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the community it serves. The reward of working at IHC is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the Tribal community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and wellness of our tribal community, IHC is looking for people like you. As part of the on-call pool of General Dentists, this position will fill in for dentists on PTO, leave of absence, or out due to illness. Primary responsibility will be diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth and gums, and related oral structures by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited dental school.
Must have a current California dental license.
DEA license.
Current CPR certification: ACLS and PALS preferred; or attain within 6 months of hire.
A valid California driver’s license and a good driving record will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam, tuberculin skin test or x-ray and urine drug screen test.
Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position.
Must pass criminal background check.
Well-developed interpersonal skills with ability to interpret complex medical data essential.
Creative, energetic individual with strong public relations abilities.
Professional demeanor, attitude and motivation essential.
Thorough knowledge of principles of modern dental practices to public services; structure and functions of public health organizations; and current social and economic problems pertaining to Native American.
General knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to public health.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; coordinate activities among public, public, private, and professional groups; express ideas clearly and concisely; address audiences effectively; and exercise balanced judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Must be proficient in the following:
Productivity Software: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams (messaging, virtual meetings, file sharing) and Share Point.
Proficiency in EHR software; EPIC MyChart and QSI preferred.
Paycom and PolicyTech utilization.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years dentistry experience beyond school of dentistry preferred.
ACLS and PALS preferred

Responsibilities

Performs patient examinations and oral cancer screening.
Educates patient in oral and dental hygiene.
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases, injuries and malformations of the oral cavity and surrounding tissues.
Oral manifestations of systemic diseases will be treated in conjunction with appropriate consultation and referral to the patient's physician. Routinely screened for hypertension and refer as needed.
Provide routine dental care to all eligible patients as outlined by the IHC eligibility grid. Services include general operative procedures, prosthodontics, removable prosthetics, endodontic, oral surgery, preventive and educational services. Administers anesthetic for dental procedures.
Provides timely emergency treatment for all eligible patients according to dental emergency treatment protocol.
Attends continuing dental education to maintain a current dental license and to be informed of new techniques and philosophies.
Maintains a current CPR, dental license and DEA certification.
Rotates to Santa Ysabel site as needed.
Participates in all department educational development activities to include but not limited to CQI, chart audits, referral follow up and departmental policies and procedure development.
Assists with in service training, as needed.
Maintains and practices confidentiality at all times.
Supervises assigned assistant and such supervisory responsibility delegated by Dental Director. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Benefits

PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee contribution
company-paid life and disability insurance
malpractice coverage for providers
403B retirement with company matching
generous PTO and Sick time
14 paid holidays
paid jury service
paid bereavement leave
reimbursement for professional license(s), and certifications such as CPR and continuing education units.
Our facility also qualifies as a high-need area for provider CA State and Federal Loan Repayment Programs.