Dentist

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Job Summary The Dentist is a key member of the oral health department and provides comprehensive and appropriate dental care and treatment to patients. He/she serves as a role model for the staff through the provision of excellence in oral health services and in keeping with the mission of the organization.

Qualifications

• Required education, experience and/or training:
  Current California Dental and DEA licenses.
• Demonstrated skill in diagnosing dental disease from the clinical exam and radiographic analysis. Demonstrated skill in developing an appropriate treatment plan.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in performing restorative procedures safely under local anesthetic and nitrous oxide sedation.
• Demonstrated skill in performing extractions.
• Demonstrated skill in performing emergency palliative treatment including pulpotomies and pulpectomies. Demonstrated skill in providing treatment of periodontal disease including scaling and root planning.
• Bilingual verbal skills in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Proficiency in molar endodontic therapy and surgical extractions, preferred.
• Ability to work with infectious disease patients.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently enter patient data via Electronic Dental Record (EDR).
• Ability to interact effectively with people of various socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to deal with patient complaints with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work with volunteers, dental students.
• Comply with HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures as they apply to the job.
• Demonstrate full scope of Dentistry, including experience with adult and pediatric patients, ages 0-21.
• Ability to work late hours and/or weekends.
• Experience:
  
  7+ years of hands‑on dentistry experience, with a proven ability to manage complex dental procedures independently, including OS, molar endodontics, and advanced restorative treatments.
• FQHC
  
  Experience:
  
  Work experience in a high volume Community Health Center (CHC) or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is strongly preferred.
• Manage Patient Load:
  Efficiently manage a daily patient load of 20-25 patients, ensuring quality care and high patient satisfaction in a timely manner.
• Leadership and Staff Supervision:
  Ability to take a leadership role in supervising, mentoring, and training dental staff, ensuring compliance with clinical protocols and efficient practice operations. Supervisory experience with dental assistants and hygienists, including in the absence of the Dental Director.
• Practice Promotion:
  Understand the practice mission and long-term business goals. Develop strategies to attract new patients, retain current patients, and promote positive relationships with local healthcare practitioners and community stakeholders.
• Adheres to all Harbor Community Health Center (Harbor
  
  CHC) policies and procedures.
• Observes all policies and procedures for the use of the time-keeping system, including attendance, tardiness, proper clocking procedure, overtime authorization, and that employee's nametag is visible.
• Conducts self in a manner that represents Harbor
  
  CHC’s core values at all times.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts.
• Communicates regularly with his/her immediate supervisor about departmental and Harbor
  
  CHC concerns.
• Consistently reports to work prepared to perform the duties of the position.
• Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Fosters an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among all staff.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Provide Routine and Emergency Dental Services
  :
  Demonstrate full scope of…