Dentist

Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc.; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Safe Harbor

Paid time off & holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

JWCH Institute, Inc + Wesley Health Centers is seeking a Dentist to provide preventive and general dental care in a community health clinic setting. The role involves examining patients, diagnosing conditions, and performing or supervising treatment, with documentation in the patient record and referrals as needed.

The position requires a California dental license, DEA certificate, CPR, and flexibility to travel between sites, including potential work on the Mobile Dental Unit.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental school.
• Current California Dental License.
• Current DEA Certificate.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Ability to travel between sites as needed.
• Experience with diverse populations.
• Experience with NextGen/EDR or Dentrix preferred.
• COVID-19 vaccination recommended for JWCH workforce.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients, diagnose dental conditions, and provide or direct treatment according to protocols.
• Document encounters accurately in the dental record and manage referrals.
• Educate patients on oral health and prevention.
• Travel between sites; may serve on the Mobile Dental Unit as needed.
• Maintain compliance with Infection Control, safety, and program policies.
• Collaborate with Lead Dentist and Dental Manager to improve efficiency and quality.
• Participate in JWCH quality measures and data integrity activities.

Skills

Cultural competency

Community health experience

Team collaboration

Education

DDS/DMD from accredited dental school

Tools

NextGen/EDR or Dentrix

Job description

JWCH Institute, Inc. is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a mission to provide comprehensive health care to low-income and homeless people in the County of Los Angeles.

Position Purpose

The Dentist is responsible for providing preventive and general dental care consistent with the dentist’s training and experience in a community health clinic setting.

Principal Responsibilities

• Examines individuals requesting care, diagnoses their dental condition, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Records patient-dentist encounters as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient, and the care of treatment provided. In addition, the dentist shall complete patient referrals and other records and paperwork as required by the organization.
• Educates individuals regarding oral health and how it relates to overall health and in the general promotion of oral health-related disease prevention.
• Travels as necessary to meet operational needs. May be assigned to provide dental services on the Mobile Dental Unit as needed.
• Performs other related tasks assigned by the Chief Dental Officer, Associate Dental Director, or Lead Dentist as necessary to achieve organizational goals and program objectives.
• Maintains and updates skills and knowledge to appropriate professional levels with continuing education courses and educational materials.
• Responsible for personal and professional compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and Clinic rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures governing practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care, as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personal issues, workplace safety, public health, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates full knowledge of Infection & Exposure control and sterile techniques for dental practice.
• Follows Dental Department compliance, relative to Infection & Exposure Control and safety, as required by local State, and Federal guidelines, Dental Department directives and protocols, and clinic policies and procedures.
• Works collaboratively with support staff, providing clear expectations.
• Works with Lead Dentist and Dental Manager to attain goals for efficiency, satisfaction, and productivity.
• Follows JWCH Dental Quality protocols, which include maintaining a documentation compliance rate of 85% and documents required smart codes to accurately reflect and maintain data integrity. Participates in PDSAs (Quality Improvement Tool) to achieve the desired Dental Quality Measure Goals.
• Follows DHSP (LA County Department of HIV and STD Programs) requirements for patients with a diagnosis of HIV.
• Is familiar with Medi-Cal Dental Manual of Criteria and understands what is covered and not covered.
• Has a general understanding of Dental insurance, such as HMOs and PPOs.
• Is familiar with Current Dental Terminology/CDT Codes and ICD-10 diagnosis codes that pertain to dental diseases.
• Follows Dental Department Protocols relating to Medical Consultations.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Must follow the Dental Board of California Table of Dental Auxiliary Duties Delegable by Supervising Dentist.
• Participate in JWCH’s customer service training called AIDET on an annual basis.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You) to apply in patient encounters or team discussions.
  • Utilize the AIDET communication framework to communicate with patients and team members in a manner that reduces patient anxiety, increases patient compliance, and improves clinical outcomes.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited dental school.
• Current California Dental License.
• Current DEA Certificate.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Ability to travel from site to site as needed.
• Experience in working with clients and staff from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Experience with NextGen/EDR or Dentrix preferred.
• All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Note:

If you become a JWCH provider, you may be able to participate in Loan Repayment Program. A majority of our clinics are NHSC approved sites. The National Health Service Corp may be accepting applications Loan Repayment Program awards. The program is open to licensed primary care medical, dental, and mental and behavior health providers who are employed or have accepted an offer of employment at an NHSC-approved site. Awardees receive up to $50,000 in exchange for two years of service if they practice in a HPSA of 14 above (Tier I). Awardees can also receive up to $30,0000 in exchange for two years of service if they practice in a HPSA of 13 and below (Tier II). You will need to contact National Health Service Corp to apply and receive more information. Upon acceptance, you are encouraged to apply to National Health Service Corp for Loan Repayment Program.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Monthly employer-sponsored allowance for assistance with health premiums.
• Funded Health Savings Account (up to deductible) to assist with carrier-approved medical expenses.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave) and 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Short- and long-term disability plans (LTD/STD).
• Life insurance policy & AD&D, and more!

JWCH Institute, Inc + Wesley Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.