Dentist Full Time - Direct Hire with a Great Organization!

Provider Healthcare; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Dentist to join their team in Bakersfield, California. This role offers the opportunity to manage comprehensive patient care, including assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning for diverse patient populations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in oral health management, including the ability to handle emergencies and perform restorative procedures. This position not only allows for professional growth but also the chance to make a significant impact in a community setting. Join a great organization committed to providing high-quality care and supporting the health of its patients.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Flexible Scheduling

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental school and California dental license required.
• 3+ years of dental experience preferred, especially in rural settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care, including assessments and treatment planning.
• Diagnose and manage oral diseases and emergencies.
• Implement infection control guidelines during procedures.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Oral Health Management

Infection Control

Pain and Anxiety Management

Restorative Procedures

Emergency Management

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental school

California dental license

Job description

Hiring a Full Time Dentist in Bakersfield, California

• Outpatient Clinic
• Great Organization!
• Full Time
• Permanent Position - Direct Hire
• Salary + Benefits

Patient Care

1. Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning
2. Manage the oral health care of the infant, child, adolescent, and adult, as well as the unique needs of expecting women, geriatric and special needs patients.
3. Prevent, identify, and manage trauma, oral diseases, and other disorders.
4. Obtain and interpret patient / medical data, including a thorough intra/extra oral examination, and use these findings to accurately assess and manage all patients.
5. Select, obtain, and interpret diagnostic images for the individual patient.
6. Recognize the manifestations of systemic disease and how the disease and its management may affect the delivery of dental care.
7. Formulate a comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral plan for the management of patients.
8. Establishment and Maintenance of Oral Health
9. Utilize universal infection control guidelines for all clinical procedures.
10. Prevent, diagnose, and manage pain and anxiety in the dental patient.
11. Prevent, diagnose, and manage temporomandibular disorders.
12. Prevent, diagnose, and manage periodontal diseases.
13. Develop and implement strategies for the clinical assessment and management of caries.
14. Manage restorative procedures that preserve tooth structure, replace missing or defective tooth structure, maintain function, are esthetic, and promote soft and hard tissue health.
15. Diagnose and manage developmental or acquired occlusal abnormalities.
16. Manage the replacement of teeth for the partially or completely edentulous patient.
17. Diagnose, identify, and manage pulpal and periradicular diseases.
18. Diagnose and manage oral surgical treatment needs. .
19. Prevent, recognize, and manage medical and dental emergencies.
20. Recognize and manage patient abuse and/or neglect.
21. Recognize and manage substance abuse.
22. Evaluate outcomes of comprehensive dental care.
23. Diagnose, identify, and manage oral mucosal and osseous diseases.

Qualifications:

1. Graduation from an accredited dental school. Must have (or immediately obtain) license to practice in California.
2. Three years previous dental experience desired.
3. Authoritative knowledge in the prevention aspects of oral health and its related techniques and procedures. Experience and understanding of oral health education methods. Basic understanding of nutrition. Working knowledge of regulations, policies and standards related to dental services.
4. Experience in working or desire to work in rural community setting with many ethnic groups. Ability to converse with Spanish-speaking patients desirable.