DENTIST (Experienced Preferred)

Elica Health Centers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional dental care to underserved communities. As a Dentist, you will play a pivotal role in diagnosing and treating dental conditions while promoting oral health education. This position offers a supportive environment where you can make a significant impact on patients' lives. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a 403B retirement plan, healthcare options, and generous paid time off. If you are passionate about community health and have a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

403B retirement savings

Healthcare options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice dentistry in California.
• Experience with underserved populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine and diagnose dental conditions.
• Educate patients on oral health and disease prevention.
• Supervise dental assistants and hygienists.

Skills

Diagnosing dental conditions

Oral health education

Supervising dental staff

Community outreach

Education

Board certified dentist

California medical license

Current CPR certification

Tools

Dental tools and equipment

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Description

At Elica Health Centers, we share a common goal: provide the best possible patient care to our growing community. This passion extends from the exceptional care we provide to our underserved patients in Sacramento/Yolo County down to providing community outreach on our state-of-the-art mobile medicine program, Health on Wheels. Elica Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) thanks to our hardworking Elica family. Become a part of a team where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community!

We are seeking a passionate Dentist to join our team! The Dentist will be responsible for examining and providing clinical dental services and preventive dental care in a community health center setting.

What You'll Do

• 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 about oral health conditions and promote oral health-related disease prevention
• Communicate with dental staff regarding patient treatment plans
• Supervise the clinical work of dental assistants and hygienists

Company Benefits

• 403B retirement savings account with up to 4% employer matching contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Healthcare options including Medical (Kaiser or Western Health Advantage), Dental, Vision - individual and family plans available
• Company-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Health Care and Dependent Care
• Company paid basic Life and AD&D Insurance (supplemental options available)
• Optional Critical Illness, Accident, ID Theft Protection, and Pet insurance options
• 4 weeks of paid time off and paid holidays
• Malpractice/Tail Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan with counseling, financial, and legal services
• NHSC qualified for State Loan Repayment Program
• Tuition Reimbursement, CME/CEU reimbursement, and time off programs

Learn more about Elica’s services and mission on our website or Facebook.

Requirements

What Are We Looking For?

• Board certified or board eligible and licensed to practice medicine in California
• Current, valid, and unsuspended California medical license
• DEA X-license (waiver)
• Current CPR certification

Experience

• At least 2 years of experience working with underserved, low-income, or homeless populations preferred

Knowledge Of

• Current dental practices, treatments, and tests
• Emerging trends in technology and techniques in dentistry
• Federal, state, and local laws regarding scope of practice
• Principles of management and supervision
• Health insurance and reimbursement issues
• Community resources for specialty care
• Cultural sensitivity and commitment to underserved families

Safety Standards

• Maintain knowledge of safety policies
• Follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
• Use ergonomic measures
• Adhere to infection control protocols

Physical Requirements

The environment is typical of a dental clinic. The employee must frequently sit, handle, stand, walk, reach, lift up to 20 pounds, and possess vision and hearing abilities for communication. Reasonable accommodations available.

Compensation - Dependent on Experience

$156,000 - $202,800 annually