Dentist (26-05)

La Clinica De Familia; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 148,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance PPO

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with employer matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Supplemental Life Insurance

PTO

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Cafeteria Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

La Clinica De Familia in Las Cruces, NM seeks a licensed Dentist to render comprehensive dental services and supervise Dental Assistants, Hygienists, and receptionist. Under the Dental Director, you will administer and expand primary and preventive dental care in a community health center.

The position requires Doctor of Dentistry degree, NM license, and CPR/DEA; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Travel may be required, and background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Dentistry degree from an Accredited College.
• Current NM driver's license and auto insurance.
• Required NM Dental License, DEA, CSR, and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Render dental services and supervise Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, and receptionist.
• Safeguard resources and ensure equipment and facilities are maintained in best condition.
• Administer, maintain, and expand a program of primary and preventive dental care in a community health center setting.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

OSHA administration

Interpersonal communication

Conflict resolution

Budgeting principles

Cultural competency

Community resources knowledge

Education

Doctor of Dentistry degree

Job description

Contracted

$164,800

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

• Health Insurance - PPO
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Supplement Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays (9)
• Education Reimbursement
• Cafeteria Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Reimbursement