Dentist Pediatrics

Marin Community Clinics; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Pediatric Dentist to deliver exceptional oral care to children from infancy through their teenage years. This role involves performing dental examinations, diagnosing oral conditions, and developing tailored treatment plans. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced community health environment and possess strong interpersonal skills to connect with young patients and their families. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health and well-being. If you are passionate about pediatric dentistry and making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Affordable health insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Educational Benefits

Student Loan Repayment

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Programs

Mileage Reimbursement

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Scrubs Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have active DDS/DMD license and BLS certification.
• Experience in pediatric dentistry and community health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental exams, treat cavities, and develop treatment plans.
• Educate parents on oral hygiene and dietary counseling.

Skills

Pediatric Dentistry

Compassion

Interpersonal Skills

Digital X-ray Proficiency

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

DDS/DMD License

Graduate of ADA Accredited Dental School

Completed Pediatric Dentistry Residency

1-2 years experience in pediatric dentistry

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Records System

Digital Dexis X-ray System

Job description

Overview

A Pediatric Dentist provides oral care and treatment for children from infancy through their teenage years. The Pediatric Dentist is expected to provide quality pediatric care.

Evening and Weekend Shift Differential

Evening and weekend shifts (4 hours) with direct patient contact include a 10% pay differential in addition to your regular pay. Evening differential is paid only for completed 4-hour shifts that begin after 4:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Performing oral examinations and corrective care for children, including dental exams, repairing cavities, diagnosing oral conditions, and developing treatment plans.
• Habit counseling (for example, pacifier use and thumb sucking).
• Fabricating space maintainers designed for patients.
• Treating primary and secondary teeth and constructing and placing bridges, dentures, and obturating appliances suitable for growing arches.
• Providing dental care to infants through their teenage years.
• Diagnosing oral conditions associated with diseases such as diabetes, congenital heart defects, asthma, hay fever, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
• Managing gum diseases and conditions including ulcers, short frenulae, mucoceles, and pediatric periodontal disease.
• Caring for dental injuries (for example, fractured, displaced, or knocked-out teeth).
• Working with parents to educate them about oral hygiene habits that last for a lifetime and help children maintain their dental health.
• Advising parents on preventative dental health measures for their children and educating them on cleaning and flossing teeth.
• Providing dietary counseling and arranging for educational services for their communities.
• Delivering significant pediatric dental health information.
• Conducting risk assessments for dental ailments in both mother and child.
• Using EPIC Electronic Health Records System and digital Dexis X-ray system.
• Delivering high-quality care to patients.
• Providing dental care to the pediatric special needs population as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Must possess an active DDS/DMD License to practice in California and BLS Certification DEA License.
• Graduate of an ADA Accredited Dental School.
• Completed a Pediatric Dentistry residency program.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in pediatric dentistry.
• Prior experience working in a community health environment is a plus.
• EPIC Electronic Health Records experience is a plus.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must know how to put children at ease in what is often a stressful situation.
• Must be compassionate and patient.
• Proficient in taking digital x-rays.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends as necessary in our San Rafael and/or Novato Clinics.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills to maintain and establish good relationships with the dental team and patients.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced Community Health Clinic environment.
• Must be comfortable working in a multilingual/multicultural setting.
• Ability to mentor general dentists in the field of Pediatric Dentistry.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Finger dexterity, steady arms and hands, good near vision, and the ability to discern reverse images.
• Prolonged standing, stooping, twisting, bending, and reaching.
• May be required to occasionally lift at least 20 - 25 lbs.

Benefits:

Our mission informs our approach to your benefits program. Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family, and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance, Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits.

All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including the current booster as a condition of employment, subject to limited exemptions. New employees are required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and boosted before the first day of employment. If you completed your primary series and early boosters but have not received the most recent booster, you will be required to get the most recent booster and mask until completed..

MCC is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Min

USD $165,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $210,000.00/Yr.