Dentist

Western Sierra Medical Clinic; Glenbrook (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sierra Medical Clinic in Grass Valley, CA, seeks an experienced Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care. The contract position emphasizes patient learning to prevent dental disease and high-quality treatment in a clinical setting.

The role includes developing treatment plans, supervising staff, maintaining records in the EMR, and adhering to infection control standards. Expect day shifts and participation in quality improvement activities within a community health center.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice dentistry in the State of California.
• Ability to perform dentistry on all age groups.
• Knowledge of current infection control requirements.
• Familiarity with an electronic practice management system.
• Computer literate (Windows, Word, Excel).
• Ability to type 40 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Practice general dentistry including preventive care, diagnosis, and restorative work.
• Perform oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, crowns, dentures.
• Complete treatment plans and maintain patient records in the EMR.
• Educate patients and the community on dental health and infection control.

Skills

Licensed CA dentist

Infection control knowledge

All-ages dentistry

Computer literacy

Typing 40 wpm

Education

Graduate Degree in Dentistry

Tools

Electronic practice management system

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: 10-Grass Valley - Old Tunnel - Grass Valley, CA 95945Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $150,000.00 - $165,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: DayJOB TITLE: Dentist

LOCATION: Grass Valley

REPORTS TO: Dental Director

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Registered Dental Assistant

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Contract position responsible for providing high-quality dental care for Western Sierra Dental Clinic patients with the goal of patient learning to prevent dental disease.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Practice general dentistry including:
• Preventative Care
• Diagnosis
• Restorative
• Oral Surgery
• Periodontics
• Endodontics
• Crowns
• Dentures
• Complete treatment plans for all patients examined.
• Maintain records of treatments.
• Patient and community education.
• Develop and implement infection control procedures.
• Supervise Registered Dental Assistant and provide direction to Dental Receptionist.
• Maintain current CPR requirements.
• Documents all pertinent information in the patient’s electronic medical record according to Western Sierra Medical Clinic's Policies and Procedures.
• Upholds Western Sierra Medical Clinic's Policies and Procedures, infection control standard s, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
• Quality Improvement Duties:
• Participates in quality improvement activities;
• Participates as assigned in interdepartmental quality improvement team efforts; and
• Contributes to overall Community Health Center efforts in quality improvement towards higher-quality, more cost-effective health care for patients and improved quality of work-life for staff members.

QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Requirement:
• Valid license to practice dentistry in the State of California
• Ability to perform dentistry on all age groups
• Knowledge of current infection control requirements
• Additional Preferred Experience:
• Familiarity with an electronic practice management system.
• Computer literate (i.e. logging on to computer, usage of keyboard and mouse, familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel).
• Ability to type 40 wpm.

Salary range for this position is $150,000 to $165,000 annually.