Dentist Floater

St Johns Community Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled General Dentist to join their team in Los Angeles. This role involves diagnosing and treating various oral conditions while ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general dentistry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with patients of all ages. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about providing exceptional dental care and are eager to make a difference in the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free Medical, Dental & Vision

13 Paid Holidays + PTO

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Succession Plans & Growth

Qualifications

• Graduate dentist with state license and 2-3 years of experience preferred.
• Proficient in general dentistry and effective patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat oral conditions and manage dental patient schedules.
• Document patient records and communicate treatment plans effectively.

Skills

General Dentistry

Patient Communication

Documenting Dental Records

Radiograph Interpretation

Anesthesia Administration

Team Leadership

Effective Communication Skills

Education

Graduate Dentist with State License

2-3 Years Experience in Dentistry

OSHA Certification

CPR License

X-ray Radiation License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

Practice Management Software (Dentrix)

Job description

Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gingiva, and related oral structures by performing the following duties.

Benefits:

• Free Medical, Dental & Vision
• 13 Paid Holidays + PTO
• Life Insurance, EAP
• Flexible Spending Account
• Succession plans & growth within

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience: (Required)

• Graduate dentist with state license or regional boards and eligible to practice Dentistry in California.
• The preference is for a General Dentist with a minimum of 2-3 years experience.
• OJT accredited.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel (familiarity with medical terminology).
• EDR - Electronic Dental Record (Preferred).
• PMS - Practice Management System (Preferred).
• Familiarity with dental management programs, such as Dentrix.

Licensure / Certification:

• DDS, OSHA Certification, CPR License, X-ray Radiation License.
• Employees are responsible for maintaining individual certifications as required by job function or by law and provide verification and recertification when requested by management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services. Specifically, the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following:

• Assist in patient scheduling to assure dental clinic productivity and appropriate management of dental patients.
• Communicate dental treatment information to patients, parents or guardians, and clinical staff in a clear and effective manner.
• Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions.
• Document and chart in the patients’ dental records appropriately, using EDR and the ability to effectively use practice management software (Dentrix) to schedule, chart, document, and bill.
• Interpret radiographs; examine, diagnose, and treatment plan diseases and abnormalities and disorders of the oral and facial structure.
• Perform routine preventative, periodontal, oral surgery, endodontic, and prosthodontic treatment.
• Provide quality dental services to patients efficiently.
• Provide limited supervision of dental staff assigned to their clinic location and oversee management of equipment and supplies.
• Refer to specialist(s) when required.
• Restore health and function of carious and defective teeth and administer anesthesia as needed to carry out the procedures.
• Willing to work late shifts and Saturdays.
• Willing to work with children.
• Positive and pleasant attitude.
• Willing to learn and adjust within an organization.
• Neat and meticulous.
• Good and effective communication skills.

St. John’s Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.