Per Diem - General Dentist

SAC Health • San Bernardino, CA

114d • $134 - $135 • Onsite

About The Position

SAC Health is seeking an experienced General Dentist to practice general dentistry within the standard of care and support the efficient operation of a dental unit delivering quality, cost-effective care with a humane approach. The dentist will help promote improved dental health for SAC Health patients and must be comfortable treating a strong pediatric patient population. The position provides routine and urgent or emergent general dentistry services, develops treatment plans in coordination with patients and/or families, and performs a range of dental procedures. It also includes oversight of dental clinic staff and operations, staff orientation and training, and participation in dental health education programs. Other duties may be assigned.

The schedule is three days per week, eight hours per day, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The dentist works two days at the Brier Clinic in San Bernardino, California, and one day at the Indio Clinic in Indio, California. This is a non-benefited, per-diem position.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited dental school with a D.D.S., D.M.D., or equivalent degree.
• BLS and AED certification, with recertification maintained according to licensure requirements.
• License to practice dentistry in California.
• DEA license.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience as a staff Dentist.
• Must obtain EPIC certification for the module hired into.
• Ability to guide performance and monitor and evaluate the work of auxiliary dental personnel and students.
• Ability to handle sensitive patient cases with dignity and respect.
• Ability to analyze complex medical situations, make informed decisions, adapt to changing patient needs, solve problems, attend to detail, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced healthcare dental environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship.
• Ability to sit for extended periods; push, pull, and reach; occasionally bend, stoop, and stretch; and use hand dexterity to operate dental tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and urgent or emergent general dentistry services according to patients’ needs to preserve or restore teeth and adequate function.
• Treat pediatric patients.
• Coordinate patients’ general health history and status when developing dental treatment plans in collaboration with patients and/or their families.
• Perform diagnostic, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, restorative, and adjunctive dental procedures to maintain oral health.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with patients’ clinical needs and health status.
• Provide oversight and direction to dental clinic staff and operations to support efficient, quality care.
• Assist with the orientation and training of new dental staff.
• Participate in dental health education programs that support informed treatment decisions and promote self-care.
• Perform other duties as assigned or outlined in the official job description.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree