DENTIST FT

Sonoma County Indian Health Project Inc.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoma County Indian Health Project Inc. seeks a licensed dentist to diagnose, treat, and prevent dental diseases in a Native American community.

You will review patient histories, develop comprehensive treatment plans, and coordinate with medical colleagues while maintaining high standards of safety and documentation. You will supervise dental assistants, perform procedures within your scope, and participate in infection control and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from a CODA-accredited dental school.
• Current, unrestricted California dental license.
• DEA registration when required for prescribing duties.
• BLS certification meeting California Dental Board requirements.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose oral diseases and conditions.
• Promote oral health and preventive care.
• Review medical and dental histories and medications for safety of treatment.
• Create and implement treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health.
• Interpret radiographs and diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications and local anesthetics per laws and policies.
• Coordinate care with specialists and other health professionals.
• Obtain informed consent and document procedures in the EDR.
• Ensure infection control, safety, and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Patient care

Emergency management

Medical history review

Education

DDS or DMD degree (CODA-accredited)

California dental licensure

DEA registration

BLS certification

Job description

Job Purpose: To diagnose, prevent, and treat diseases, injuries, and conditions of the teeth, oral cavity, and related structures in order to promote and achieve optimal oral health for patients.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Diagnose oral diseases.Promote oral health and disease prevention.Review and evaluate patients' medical and dental histories, medications, allergies, vital signs, and other relevant health information to determine appropriateness and safety of dental treatment.Create treatment plans to maintain or restore the oral health of our patients.Interpret radiographs and diagnostic tests.Safely prescribe and administer medications, local anesthetics, and nitrous oxide consistent with applicable laws, regulations, permits, clinical privileges, and organizational policies.Monitor growth and development of the teeth and oral structures.Obtain and document informed consent for treatment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.Perform only those clinical procedures for which the dentist has appropriate education, training, demonstrated competency, and organizational authorization/clinical privileges, when applicable.Manage patients with dental pain or urgent dental needs.Complete accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation, including diagnoses, treatment plans, informed consent, medications, referrals, procedures, and other required information in the electronic dental record.Comply with organizational policies and applicable federal, state, and professional standards related to infection prevention and control, patient safety, radiation safety, medication management, medical emergencies, and safe injection practices.Participate in quality improvement, peer review, infection prevention, patient safety, utilization review, and other clinical quality activities as assigned.Performs other related duties within the scope of the position and the dentist's education, training, privileges, licensure, and competency as assigned by the Dental Director.Coordinate patient care with dental specialists, medical providers, pharmacy, behavioral health, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate, and initiate referrals when treatment needs exceed the provider's scope, competency, or available services.Recognize and appropriately manage medical emergencies occurring in the dental setting in accordance with the dentist's training, certification, and organizational emergency protocols.Supervisory Responsibilities:Provide appropriate clinical direction to dental assistants and other dental personnel assigned to support the dentist, consistent with their authorized scope of practice, while collaborating with department supervisors regarding personnel and performance matters.Provide feedback to the front desk appointment coordinators in order to optimize patient scheduling and continuity of care.Education and Experience:DDS or DMD degree from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), or equivalent education acceptable for California dental licensure.Maintain current DEA registration when required for assigned prescribing duties.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification meeting California Dental Board requirements.Current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of California and maintenance of all licenses, permits, and certifications required for assigned duties.Special Qualifications:All employees must be sensitive to the needs of the Native American community, demonstrate a deep understanding and respect for the diverse heritage, traditions, and historical context of the Native American community.Apply to: Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc.Attn: Human Resources Department144 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401Fax [phone] or Email Resume and SCIHP Application to: [e-mail] Application available online at: www.scihp.org/human-resources