Dentist - Pediatric

Ariachc; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care provider is seeking a skilled Pediatric Dentist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing comprehensive dental care, including assessments, cleanings, and complex procedures. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and communicative, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of oral health services. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team to promote better oral hygiene and manage the practice effectively. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the community and have the required qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

403(B)

403(B) Matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation Pay

Sick Pay

Forgivable Loan Program

Production Compensation

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures and tools.
• Ability to diagnose and treat dental ailments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns.
• Perform regular cleanings and complex dental procedures.
• Manage patient records and ensure quality care.

Skills

Dental Procedures Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Patient Management

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD)

State License to Practice Dentistry

Tools

Dental Tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Porterville 174 - Porterville, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $160000.00 - $190000.00 Base+Commission/year

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Dentist - Pediatric

ACHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center and licensed primary care clinic. We provide medical and dental care, with additional specialists in Chiropractic, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychology, Podiatry and Optometry. ACHC Clinics are located across Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties.

SUMMARY

A knowledgeable dentist who can provide a range of services to our patients. The dentist will meet with patients, assess their dental health, perform scheduled cleanings, handle complex procedures, such as root canals, extractions, and oral surgery, and work with other staff members, such as dental hygienists and assistants, to provide our patients with quality dental services. You should also be able to assist in the management of the practice and promoting better oral hygiene.

To be successful, you should be caring, communicative, and experienced in diagnosing and treating dental ailments. You should also be skilled with the various tools and procedures needed to correct dental complaints and ensure the oral health of patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Integrates the Mission, Vision, Values into daily activities and decisions, both individually and departmentally.
• Performs all duties in compliance with the Aria values and ethical behavior standards.
• Knowledge of procedures and regulatory requirements that will appropriately guide and support the provision of the services/treatment to be provided.
• Possesses a working knowledge of department related JCAHO, Title XXII, OSHA, and professional organization standards, principles, and techniques.
• Demonstrates the ability to problem solve.
• Identifies real/potential problems affecting service and finds solutions to improve care.
• Meet with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns.
• Performs regular cleanings and other preventative procedures.
• Establishes a plan for better dental hygiene.
• Performs dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and filling cavities.
• Developing treatment plans to deal with dental health issues.
• Applies helpful agents to teeth, such as sealants.
• Prescribes medications for dental problems, such as pain medications or antibiotics.
• Orders diagnostic measures, such as x-rays, models, etc.
• Uses tools, such as drills, probes, brushes, or mirrors, to examine and treat teeth and mouth.
• Performs exams and evaluating x-rays to determine a patient’s dental health.
• Manages and communicates appropriately with other staff members to provide care to patients.
• Keeps accurate and timely records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatments given to them.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interacts with patients appropriately and instructs them on proper oral care.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, tools, and diagnostics.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from a dental program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• A state license to practice dentistry.

PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
• Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Cognitive:Aptitude to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision making, problem-solving, and comprehending.
• Other: Requires occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted. Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements (specifically keyboarding and writing), standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.

BENEFITS

• 403(B)
• 403(B) matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• Forgivable Loan Program
• Production Compensation

EEO STATEMENT

Aria Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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