Dentist

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

Job summary

Western Sierra Medical Clinic is seeking a Dentist in Kings Beach, CA. This position offers full-time/part-time opportunities focusing on delivering high-quality dental care while educating patients on disease prevention.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid California dental license and demonstrate capabilities in various dental practices, including restorative, oral surgery, and infection control. The role involves supervising dental assistants and ensuring compliance with clinic policies.

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.

Responsibilities

• Practice general dentistry including preventative care, diagnosis, restorative, and oral surgery.
• Complete treatment plans for all patients examined.
• Maintain records of treatments.

Skills

Valid license to practice dentistry in California

Ability to perform dentistry on all age groups

Knowledge of current infection control requirements

Familiarity with electronic practice management system

Computer literate

Ability to type 40 wpm

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 40-Kings Beach - Kings Beach, CA 96143

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Job Shift: Day

Title: Dentist

Location: Kings Beach

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.
• Document all pertinent information in the patient’s electronic medical record according to Western Sierra Medical Clinic's Policies and Procedures.
• Uphold Western Sierra Medical Clinic's Policies and Procedures, infection control standards, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.

Quality Improvement Duties

• Participates in quality improvement activities;
• Participates as assigned in interdepartmental quality improvement team efforts;
• 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.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 (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.