DENTIST (Experienced Preferred)

Elica Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 202,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid Time Off up to 4 weeks in the first year

Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000

Annual CME Benefit

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare provider in Sacramento is seeking a licensed dental professional to join their mission of delivering exceptional care. The successful candidate will examine, diagnose, and treat patients, while also supervising clinical staff. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance, retirement options, and generous paid time off. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to serving underserved communities. Experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be board certified or board eligible and licensed to practice medicine in the State of California.
• At least 2 years experience working with underserved, low-income persons or homeless persons preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Examine individuals, diagnose dental conditions, and prescribe treatment.
• Educate individuals about oral health and disease prevention.
• Supervise the clinical work of dental assistants and hygienists.

Skills

Bilingual or multilingual communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Experience with underserved communities

Education

Current, valid and unsuspended State of California medical licensure

Board certification or eligibility

Job description

Overview

Description

About Elica Health Centers: Join Elica’s mission and become a part of a team where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community!

At Elica Health Centers, we share a common goal: provide the best possible patient care to our growing community! Our passion extends throughout Elica, from the exceptional healthcare services we provide to our underserved patients at our Community Health Clinics and state-of-the-art mobile medicine program: Health on Wheels, to our Resource Center where we empower patients and members of the community to connect with resources to help them build healthy and full lives.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will be willing and able to:

• Examine individuals requesting care, diagnose their dental/oral conditions, prescribe and carry out, or direct others in carrying out, appropriate dental/oral treatment, or refer individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines
• Educate individuals in the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention
• Communicate with dental staff on our team regarding patient treatment plans
• Supervise the clinical work of the dental assistants and hygienists

Benefits

Elica Health Centers offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Choice of PPO medical plans through Anthem Blue Cross, including a Premier PPO option with $0 in-network out-of-pocket costs, plus dental and vision coverage. Health Plans include care navigation and provider support resources to help with finding care, understanding benefits, and billing questions. Coverage options are available for individual and family tiers.
• Retirement – 403(b) plan with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off – Up to 4 weeks of vacation in the first year based on hours worked, plus 7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Ancillary & Voluntary Benefits – Employer-paid life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), and optional supplemental benefits
• Annual CME Benefit - Reimbursement to pay for CME, licensing, and certifications required for the position, plus up to one (1) week of paid time off based on your weekly schedule. See offer letter for details.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $3,000 per calendar year after one (1) year of service
• Malpractice/Tail Insurance - Provided at no cost to the employee.

Eligibility: Benefits are available to employees working 30+ hours per week, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Compensation Disclosure: $156000 - $202800 annually

The compensation range listed reflects Elica’s good-faith estimate of the anticipated hiring range for this position in accordance with California pay transparency requirements. Final compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, and qualification.

Language Skills (Preferred): Bilingual or multilingual communication skills in English and Russian, Farsi, Pashto/Pushto, or Spanish are preferred to support the needs of the communities we serve, where more than 50% of patients report a primary language other than English.

Requirements

• Candidate must be board certified or board eligible and licensed to practice medicine in the State of California
• Practice medicine in the State of California
• Current, valid and unsuspended State of California medical licensure.
• DEA X-license required (waiver)
• Current CPR certification required
• At least 2 years experience working with underserved, low-income persons or homeless persons preferred.
• Current, standard dental practices, treatments, and tests
• Current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
• Cultural sensitivity and a strong commitment to serve medically underserved families required

Additional Requirements

• Must have a current and valid California driver’s license and the ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours.
• If selected for an employment opportunity with Elica Health Centers, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella & Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status* prior to their scheduled start date. Please be advised that this position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of a dental clinic environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.