Endodontist

Southern Indian Health Council, Inc•Alpine, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

SIHC Dentists provide the highest standard of dental care for SIHC patients. SIHC provides dental care to children, adolescents and adults. Treatment of dental conditions, injuries, malfunctions of the oral cavity and related issues occur by clinical examination, radiographs, and review of medical history.

Requirements

Current CA State License to practice Dentistry.
Completion of advance certification in endodontics which has been approved by the American Dental Association/Commission on Dental Accreditation.
CA radiation safety certified.
Current DEA Controlled Substance Registration is required.
Current CPR Certification.
Valid Driver’s License.
Must be at least 18 years old.
A valid driver’s license required with application submission and must be maintained throughout employment.
Current certifications and/or licenses appropriate to the position’s required education and profession.
Reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.
Responsible and able to exercise good judgment.
Able to accept administrative supervision.
Pay attention to detail.
Follow instructions.
Ability to interact effectively and communicate with people in a professional and courteous manner.
Highly confidential.
Work as a team with other staff.
Sensitive to client’s needs.
Strong team building, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective peer relationships with coworkers within the Dental Department, clinic-wide, and the public.
Must be able to express ideas clearly, concisely, address audiences effectively, and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Willing to be part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, take initiative, be proactive, and function in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to work with people of all social and ethnic backgrounds and to resolve conflicts, negotiate situations, and facilitate consensus.
Normal clinic/office environment.
Sit or stand for long periods of time.
Reach, bend, climb, stoop, lift up to 25 lbs., repetitive hand movement; use and view PC.
Reliable transportation and car insurance as required by the state.
Travel as needed.
Each employee plays a key role in creating a compliance culture at SIHC. Employees are expected to learn and comply with all SIHC policies and procedures.
Ability to understand the implications and complexities of all compliance policies.
Participation in all compliance training is mandatory, and generally has a heightened awareness of policies and regulations that are specific to one’s department and position.
All SIHC employees are expected to report violations or suspected violations of compliance policies or regulations.
Applicants must successfully pass a pre-screening tuberculin skin test or x-ray and a blood/urine drug screening test.
Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position.
Applicant must complete SIHC Application and Authorization Form, both must be submitted to Human Resources prior to the close date indicated.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in private or clinical practice is preferred.
Public Health experience preferred.
Experience with Nextgen computer system preferred.

Responsibilities

Examine all parts of the mouth including teeth, gums, and surrounding tissues to determine and properly diagnose endodontic related conditions and problems.
Obtain or confirm pulpal and periodontal diagnosis before treatment is initiated with the assistance of radiographic exam, periodontal probing, thermal testing, percussion/palpation testing, occlusal evaluation, etc.
Perform initial, surgical and nonsurgical retreatment endodontic procedures for SIHC patients, including open and medication, incise and drain, cleaning and shaping, obturation, MTA/bioceramic apical sealing or perforation repair, post space preparation or placement, build up placement, removal of existing posts/buildups, gutta percha or decay.
Perform all endodontic procedures using rubber dam isolation.
Treat oral manifestations of systemic diseases in conjunction with appropriate consultation and referral to the patient's physician.
Attend continuing dental education to maintain current status of licenses and to be informed of new techniques and philosophies.
Participate in all department educational development activities including Quality Improvement, chart audits, referral follow up and departmental policies and procedures.
Comply with all SIHC policies & procedures.
Ability to work a flexible schedule may be required based on need, including up to 5 treatments per day, and 5 limited evaluations per day.
Other duties as assigned.