Dentist (26-05)
About The Position
La Clinica de Familia (LCDF), a Federally Qualified Health Center with several locations in Southern New Mexico, provides medical, dental, behavioral health, and educational services to people of all cultures. The Dentist provides dental services and is actively responsible for supervising Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, and receptionists. The position safeguards resources and ensures that general equipment and facilities are maintained in the best condition possible. Under the general supervision of the Dental Director, the Dentist administers, maintains, and expands a program of primary care and, in selected cases, secondary and preventive dental care in a community health center setting. The role requires travel and use of a personal vehicle in the course of employment.
Requirements
- Doctor of Dentistry degree from an accredited college, endorsed by the American Dental Association.
- Current New Mexico driver's license and auto insurance.
- Required licenses and certifications to practice dentistry: New Mexico Dental License, DEA, CSR, and CPR.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA administration as it pertains to dental practice.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to handle disputes with tact and diplomacy.
- Knowledge of basic budgeting principles and procedures.
- Sensitivity to the socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic composition of the LCDF patient population.
- Ability and initiative to gain knowledge of community services available to LCDF patients.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Willingness to use a personal vehicle in the course of employment and to travel.
- Must submit to LCDF-required background check, TB screen, and drug testing.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Render dental services.
- Supervise Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, and receptionists.
- Safeguard resources and ensure general equipment and facilities are maintained in the best condition possible.
- Administer, maintain, and expand a program of primary and, in selected cases, secondary and preventive dental care in a community health center setting.
- Travel as required and use a personal vehicle in the course of employment.
Benefits
- Health insurance (PPO)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Supplemental life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Nine holidays
- Education reimbursement
- Cafeteria plan
- Employee assistance program
- Travel reimbursement
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Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
