Dentist II: Pediatric Dentist (1.0 FTE)

La Clínica de La Raza Inc.; Oakland (CA); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

La Clínica de La Raza Inc. in Oakland, California, is seeking a Pediatric Dentist committed to providing high-quality care to diverse communities. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in a primary care clinic and fluency in Spanish to serve our patients better.

The responsibilities include performing dental procedures and collaborating with a cross-functional team to deliver exceptional care. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish to aid culturally diverse patients.
• 1-2 years of experience in a primary care clinic setting.
• Ability to demonstrate support for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsabilités

• Handle all aspects of pediatric dentistry.
• Perform oral exams, restorations, extractions, and prophylactic work.
• Treat mouth diseases and confer with physicians about medical/dental problems.

Connaissances

Pediatric dentistry

Interpersonal competence

Dental equipment operation

Cultural competence

Formation

Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry

Possession of valid D.D.S./D.M.D. license in California

Description du poste

Company Overview

La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. It has more than 40 years of advocating for and creating a health-home for those denied access to care. The center serves low‑income families and provides culturally and linguistically appropriate care regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

Who you are

We seek individuals eager to join a culture that is committed to making a difference in people's lives and to our vision of being the community's first choice as a health care provider, employer, and partner.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Core Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of pediatric dentistry.
• Perform oral exams, restorations, extractions, and prophylactic work.
• Serve as a member of a cross‑functional team of dentists that provides exceptional patient care, and performs four‑handed dentistry and oral surgery.
• Treat mouth diseases and confer with physicians regarding medical/dental problems, and assign patients to plaque control or other educational programs.
• Attend staff conferences; keep clinical and other records regarding services provided, supplies and materials used.

The role is most suited to a pediatric dentist with 1-2 years of experience in a primary care clinic setting. Ideally, fluency in Spanish will enable better service for our culturally diverse patients. Success in this role requires a high degree of interpersonal competence, including building effective relationships with all team members and patients.

Required Skills

• Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry; possession of valid D.D.S./D.M.D. license to practice in the State of California.
• Specialization in pediatric dentistry.
• Ability to operate all types of dental equipment and machinery.
• Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Required Experience

• Two or more years of experience in all phases of general dentistry and auxiliary utilization.