Dentist (04-05)

La Clinica De Familia

Anthony, NM (NM)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - PPO

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) with employer matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education Reimbursement

Supplement Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays (9)

Job summary

A community health center in Anthony, NM is seeking a Dentist to deliver dental services and supervise a team including Dental Assistants and Hygienists. The role requires a Doctor of Dentistry degree, NM Dental License, and strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be bi-lingual in English and Spanish, and will ensure that all dental practices comply with regulations while maintaining high-quality care in a community setting. Competitive benefits include health, dental insurance, 401(K) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

Must possess NM Dental License, DEA, CSR, and CPR.
Ability to perform job functions with/without reasonable accommodation.
Must pass a background check, TB screen, and drug testing.
Ability to handle disputes with tact and diplomacy.
Knowledge of budgeting principles for a clinical setting.
Sensitivity to diverse patient populations LCDF serves.
Ability to learn community services available to LCDF patients.

Responsibilities

Render dental services while supervising Dental Assistant and Hygienist.
Ensure maintenance of equipment and facilities.
Administer and expand primary and preventive dental care.
Support community health center operations and quality of care.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Budgeting principles

Community service knowledge

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Doctor of Dentistry degree from an Accredited College

Job description

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

Contracted

Job Summary

Render dental services and be actively responsible for the supervision of Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, and receptionist. Will safeguard resources and ensure general equipment and facilities are maintained in best condition possible. Under the general supervision of the Dental Director, the Dentist is responsible for administering, maintaining, and expanding a program of primary (and in selected cases, secondary) care and preventive dental care in a community health center setting.

Core Competencies

Bi-lingual English/Spanish (Preferred)
Demonstrated working knowledge of the administration of OSHA as it pertains to dental practice
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to handle disputes with tact and diplomacy
Knowledge of basic budgeting principles and procedures
Sensitivity to the socio-economic, cultural and ethnic composition of the LCDF patient population
Ability and initiative to gain knowledge of the community services available to LCDF patients

Job Requirements

Doctor of Dentistry degree from an Accredited College and endorsed by the American Dental.
License and/or Certification: Current NM driver's license and auto insurance.
Required licenses to practice Dentistry, NM Dental License, DEA, CSR, and CPR.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with/without reasonable accommodation.
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Must be willing to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.
Must submit to LCDF required background check, TB screen and drug testing.
Must be willing to travel.

Benefits