Dentist

HEALTH AND LIFE ORGANIZATION INC•Sacramento, CA

16d•$188,200 - $211,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Dentist provides comprehensive, high-quality dental care to patients of diverse backgrounds, including underserved populations. The role performs preventive, diagnostic, restorative, and basic surgical dental procedures; develops individualized treatment plans; educates patients about oral hygiene and disease prevention; maintains accurate clinical documentation; and complies with dental practice standards, infection control requirements, and organizational policies. The Dentist collaborates with dental assistants, dental hygienists, healthcare professionals, and administrative staff to support coordinated, patient-centered care and efficient clinic operations. The position is based onsite in a healthcare setting that may include medical, dental, behavioral health, and administrative environments. Employees may encounter communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, medical equipment, cleaning agents, and other conditions associated with healthcare operations, and are expected to follow safety and infection-control procedures and use required PPE. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with rotating Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Travel may be up to 25%.

Requirements

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school.
Current, active, unrestricted California dental license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration to prescribe or handle controlled substances within the authorized scope of practice, as applicable under state and federal law.
Knowledge of general dentistry, preventive care, restorative procedures, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Knowledge of dental infection control, sterilization, radiation safety, patient safety, applicable dental laws, professional ethics, documentation standards, and privacy requirements.
Ability to perform general dental procedures competently and safely within the scope of licensure and training.
Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex dental conditions and treatment recommendations clearly.
Ability to work effectively and respectfully with patients and coworkers from diverse backgrounds and provide equitable, culturally sensitive care.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage appointments, clinical priorities, competing responsibilities, and patient flow in a busy clinic.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Commitment to patient-centered care, quality improvement, and professional development.
Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical records and protect sensitive patient information.
Ability to follow instructions and clinical protocols, identify discrepancies and safety risks, report incidents appropriately, and maintain accuracy in clinical tasks.
Basic proficiency with computers, EHR systems, and standard office and clinical equipment.
Ability to demonstrate reliability, accountability, and sound judgment within assigned responsibilities.
Ability to complete applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check, Live Scan fingerprinting, and health screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing general dentistry services in a clinical setting.
Experience serving diverse patient populations or working in a community health center or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive dental examinations and assess oral health, teeth, gums, and surrounding structures.
Diagnose dental diseases, oral conditions, and abnormalities, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Provide restorative services, including fillings and crowns, within the scope of practice.
Perform routine extractions and other minor oral surgical procedures within training and scope of practice.
Provide preventive services such as screenings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and patient education, as appropriate.
Interpret dental radiographs and other diagnostic information to support clinical decisions.
Identify urgent dental conditions and provide treatment, stabilization, or referrals as appropriate.
Prescribe medications and manage dental pain and infections in accordance with clinical guidelines and applicable laws.
Refer patients to specialists when their needs exceed the Dentist’s scope of practice or the clinic’s available services.
Monitor treatment outcomes and provide follow-up care as clinically indicated.
Educate patients about oral hygiene, preventive care, treatment options, and regular dental visits.
Explain diagnoses, recommended procedures, risks, benefits, and alternatives in understandable language; obtain and document informed consent as applicable.
Develop treatment plans that consider clinical needs, patient preferences, and available resources.
Communicate respectfully with patients and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and coordinate care with dental and medical providers as appropriate.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely patient records, including examinations, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, prescriptions, referrals, and follow-up recommendations.
Document services accurately to support billing, coding, reimbursement, and medical necessity requirements.
Comply with applicable laws, dental practice regulations, professional standards, organizational policies, privacy requirements, and HIPAA.
Follow infection-control, sterilization, radiation-safety, and workplace-safety procedures.
Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, peer reviews, and compliance initiatives.
Maintain required licenses, certifications, continuing education, and professional credentials.
Collaborate with dental assistants, hygienists, and clinic personnel; provide clinical guidance to support staff within the Dentist’s authority and applicable regulations.
Communicate treatment needs, clinical priorities, and follow-up requirements to team members and support patient scheduling, treatment coordination, and clinical workflows.
Participate in staff meetings, case discussions, training, and organizational initiatives as assigned.
Identify opportunities to improve patient satisfaction, clinical quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Support initiatives that improve oral health outcomes, patient access, and continuity of care, and advance accessible, high-quality, nondiscriminatory, culturally sensitive healthcare for underserved and vulnerable populations.
Maintain professional conduct, accountability, ethical decision-making, and respect for patients and colleagues; perform other related duties consistent with operational needs.