Dentist - Korean Bilingual

Kheir Clinic; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinic in Los Angeles seeks a dedicated dentist to provide comprehensive dental care for underserved communities. The ideal candidate will have a valid California dental license, experience in community settings, and a passion for promoting oral health education. Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and maintaining quality standards in patient care. Join a team committed to expanding access to dental services for those in need.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a practicing dentist.
• Ability to educate patients and family members.
• Knowledge of OSHA needs and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides dental services including scaling, extractions, and exams.
• Supervises Dental Assistants and coordinates office operations.
• Develops policies for cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Problem Solving

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental school

First Aid / CPR Certificate

Job description

• Provides the following dental services for adults and children : scaling extractions, exams, periodical treatments fillings, and anterior root canals, and other dentistry services according to medical staff practice guidelines.
• Reviews results of lab tests and diagnostic imaging and arranges appropriate follow-up.
• Provides for the provision of oral health education and appropriately documents all health education.
• Provides medication prescriptions as appropriate.
• Demonstrates good judgment when a dental problem is beyond the scope of services provided in the clinic, making appropriate referrals and recommendations.
• Reviews referral / consultant reports and arranges appropriate follow-up.
• Participates in selected provider, staff and / or QI meetings as required.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Administrative :

• Provides close supervision of the activities of the Dental Assistants.
• Is responsible for the actions of the Dental Assistants.
• Develops and maintains a list of referrals for procedures beyond the scope of services.
• Works closely with Dental Assistants to gather required statistics.
• Works closely with clinic senior management to determine appropriate co-pay for dental services.
• Assists the Dental Assistants in making appropriate arrangements for walk-in patients.
• Works closely with volunteer Dentist(s) to assure all required standards are met.
• Schedules volunteer Dentist(s) based on needed in-house services.
• Works with senior management when scheduling volunteer Dentist(s) services.
• Refers volunteer Dentists to Clinic senior management to initiate process of volunteering.
• Supervises volunteers assigned to dental clinic.
• Compiles with contract terms relative to licenses and insurance.
• Supervises collection and documentation of any fees collected by dental clinic personnel.
• Works closely with Dental Assistants to facilitate the scheduling for dental appointments.
• Utilize computer network to coordinate appointments for the dental clinic.
• Follows security policies and procedures when encountering inappropriate or threatening patient behavior.
• Follows security protocols for ensuring HIPAA compliance in dental waiting area and dental clinic.
• Respectfully reminds parents that they need to supervise their children and / or have a responsible adult supervise their children while undergoing dental treatment.
• Responds to, and documents all Unusual Occurrences involving patient care when Medical Director is absent.
• Responds to and documents all patient complaints and reports to the Medical Director.
• Responds to calls from pharmacies regarding prescriptions and refills as needed.
• Assists in training of support staff.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Quality Improvement & Enhancement :

• Consistently follows Universal Precautions.
• Develops and maintains a policy and procedure for cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments.
• Closely supervises the activities of the Dental Assistants to assure that cleaning and sterilization procedures are correctly followed.
• Consults with appropriate Clinic departments in the development of cleaning and sterilization policies and procedures and maintains standards equal to that of the Clinic.
• Develops and maintains equipment maintenance program utilizing appropriate Clinic resource.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures pertaining to use of radiological imaging in the dental clinic.
• Consults with the appropriate Clinic management during the development of radiological imaging policies and procedures.
• Consistently inquires and record the possibility of pregnancy before utilizing radiological imaging.
• Consistently uses proper shield techniques.
• Develops and maintains appropriate systems for handling and disposing of x-ray developing solutions.
• Complies with Haz-Mat standards.
• Obtains and maintains a MSDS for all solutions and products used in the dental clinic.
• Investigates and develops, as appropriate, quality control procedures.
• Develops and maintains a schedule of routine cleaning and dental equipment (chairs, tables, etc.) using hospital approved solutions for this purpose.
• Participates in chart review and quality assurance activities as detailed in the Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
• Closely supervises the Dental Assistants to assure that a schedule of regular, thorough cleaning is done.
• Works closely with senior Clinic management in the development and maintenance of patient evaluation tool of dental clinic services.
• Encourages patients to utilize comprehensive primary care services at other Kheir Clinic locations as appropriate.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
• Coordinates integration of system of record keeping consistent with the medical clinic system of record keeping.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Supplies :

• Develops and maintains a standard inventory.
• Anticipates the need for supplies and notifies Dental Assistants on a timely basis utilizing the standard order form.
• Promptly notifies the Dental Assistants of supplies that need to be returned.
• Continues to maintain a good relationship with the vendors.
• Maintain current knowledge of new products available that may be appropriate for use in the dental clinic to increase quality of care.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Current valid California License as a dentist
• Graduation from an accredited dental school.
• First Aid / CPR Certificate
• Ability to perform emergency resuscitation
• Knowledge of OSHA needs and regulations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a practicing dentist
• Ability to coordinate dental office operations independently, with demonstrated ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to educate patients and family members.
• Skill in written and verbal communication
• Enthusiasm and willingness to promote growth and expansion of low and no-cost oral health care services for underserved communities
• Knowledge of various practice management models, with the ability to creatively solve problems and develop practical solutions in an environment that includes varying and unpredictable circumstances
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
• Compassion for the health of the underserved and uninsured communities
• Experience in community clinic setting highly desired
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. 50 feet

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Bilingual Korean • Los Angeles, CA, United States