Dentist II: Pediatric Dentist (.20 FTE)

La Clínica de La Raza Inc.; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health center seeks a dedicated Pediatric Dentist to provide high-quality care for diverse patients. Responsibilities include handling all aspects of pediatric dentistry, performing oral exams, and treating dental issues in collaboration with a cross-functional team. A valid D.D.S./D.M.D. License in California is required, along with specialized training in pediatric dentistry. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of experience and fluency in Spanish to better connect with patients. Join us in making a difference in the community's health.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry.
• Possession of valid D.D.S./D.M.D. License to practice in California.
• Specialization in pediatric dentistry required.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of pediatric dentistry.
• Perform oral exams, restorations, extractions, and prophylactic work.
• Confer with physicians regarding medical/dental problems.

Skills

Pediatric dentistry

Fluency in Spanish

Ability to operate dental equipment

Cultural competency

Education

D.D.S./D.M.D. License

Job description

Overview

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Who we are

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. We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health-home for the many that have been denied access to care. As health care activists, we are dedicated to ensuring that individuals who do not have healthcare coverage receive the same quality healthcare as those who do. From our genesis as a community health center in 1971, we understood that we cannot heal our communities without also addressing the economic and social factors that affect health. Many times, this requires that we go outside and provide services in other settings that link individuals to our health center for preventive and primary care. Over 90,000 individuals come to La Clínica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person, coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well-being. While we are still known for our activism and spirit of social justice, we are also proud to have grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care services with 35 sites across Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties.

Who you are

Are you eager to join a culture that is able and committed to making a difference in people's lives? La Clinica's vision is to be the community's first choice as a health care provider, employer, and partner with its high-quality service, financial stability and caring organizational culture. In order to achieve our vision, we strive to attract and inspire an engaged workforce that can provide the best patient care experience. We serve low-income families and are committed to providing culturally and linguistically appropriate care regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

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, your fluency in Spanish will enable you to better serve our culturally diverse patients. Ultimately, success in this role will require a high degree of interpersonal competence, which includes building effective relationships with all team members and patients.

Required Skills

• Requires graduation from an accredited school of dentistry; Possession of valid D.D.S./D.M.D. License to practice in the State of California
• Must specialize 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