General Dentist

Anderson Valley Health Center Inc•Boonville, CA

159d•Onsite

About The Position

Anderson Valley Health Center (AVHC) is seeking an excellent team player for a General Dentist position in Mendocino County. AVHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving a unique population including general patients and migrant and seasonal farm workers. The clinic provides affordable, high-quality care to all valley residents, offering medical, dental, behavioral health, an on-site medication dispensary, and support services. The ideal candidate is mission-driven, provides patient-centered care, has impeccable clinical skills, and is passionate about rural community healthcare. The work environment is flexible and friendly, though candidates must be able to work well under pressure in a busy clinic setting. AVHC values its employees and encourages a sustainable work/life balance, offering an excellent benefits package.

Requirements

Ability and experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse and underserved populations.
Interest in team-based care and demonstrating initiative in clinical quality improvement practices.
High degree of interpersonal competence with both staff and patients.
Valid license issued by the Dental Board of California (or in process).
Completion of graduate degree in dental medicine.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA).
3 years' proven experience in general dentistry.
Outstanding communication skills.
A patient and friendly demeanor.
Attention to detail.
BLS Certification (Required).
Dentist: 3 years (Required).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Experience with Electronic Health Records (eCW experience a plus!).
California Dental License (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Perform general dentistry for vulnerable populations and some advanced dentistry tasks.
Treat patients of all ages.
Build trust with patients of all ages.
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient.
Develop and carry out previous treatment plans.
Work cooperatively with other dental staff such as RDA, DA and hygienist.