Dentist, Per Diem (Riverside County)

Neighborhood Healthcare; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 106,832 - 170,932; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Two plus weeks of vacation

403b Retirement plan

Job summary

Neighborhood Healthcare is seeking a Dentist in Riverside, CA, to provide essential dental services supporting our community health vision. Responsibilities include developing dental care plans, providing patient education, and collaborating with a dental team. Candidates must have a Doctorate in Dental Medicine, a valid CA Dental License, and strong communication skills. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, generous vacation time, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctorate degree in Dental Medicine or Dental Surgery.
• Valid CA Dental License is required.
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized dental care plans.
• Provide comprehensive dental care and preventive health education.
• Accept additional patients into the schedule as needed.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of dental terminology

Ability to develop individualized care plans

Ability to perform in high volume situations

Knowledge of community-based dental environment

Education

Doctorate degree in Dental Medicine (DMD) or Dental Surgery (DDS)

Valid CA Dental License

Valid DEA license and current CPR/AED certification

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

The Dentist works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing dental services to patients. This role will perform dental procedures and services to patients based on initial dental assessment and plans. In addition, this role will impart health education information and techniques to patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Patient Care

• Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients
• Assesses dental needs and refers patients to dental specialists or medical providers as needed, using medical staff protocols for referral, follow‑up, and quality assurance
• Provides comprehensive dental care, services, and preventive health education/techniques to patients in compliance with standard procedures
• Performs dental procedures and services that are within the approved skill profile and/or scope of practice
• Observes, assesses, and records patients’ symptoms, reactions, and treatment progress
• Prescribes medications and provides patients with pertinent medication instructions, as needed

Team Support

• Works with dental team to facilitate prescription refills and paperwork completion
• Provides dental backup to NHC dental sites and clinicians, as needed and available
• Provides supervision, consultations, instructions to Dental Assistants and other health‑care delivery team members in NHC dental sites, as needed
• Serves as preceptor to dental and paraprofessional students placed with NHC

Clinical Administration

• Accepts additional patients into the schedule, as needed
• Accommodates patients with urgent dental needs, including walk‑ins
• Minimizes rescheduling of patients; provides instructions if necessary
• Completes and submits daily billing to reflect accurate coding and charges of all services rendered
• Works with management on improving efficiency, patient flow, program development, and revenues
• Maintains necessary credentialing, licensure, and continuing education requirements
• Assists management with employee evaluations for the Dental PSRs or Dental Assistants, as needed
• Participates in audits, peer reviews, patient satisfactions, protocol developments, meetings, and in‑servicing trainings
• Contributes to the success of NHC by participating in quality improvement activities
• Completes legible and legally defensible dental records

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Doctorate degree in Dental Medicine (DMD) or Dental Surgery (DDS) required
• Valid CA Dental License required
• Valid DEA license and current CPR/AED certification required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Knowledgeable about and experience with principles and practices of modern dentistry and oral surgery
• Knowledgeable about and experience with dental terminology and dental science
• Knowledgeable about and experience with theories, methods, and procedures for the prevention of dental diseases and the required corrective treatment
• Knowledgeable of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of dental evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment and knowledge of ethical and legal standards for delivery of dental care
• Knowledgeable of relevant drugs and non‑pharmaceutical patient care aides and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage
• Ability to develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients
• Ability to provide hands‑on dental care in a variety of settings while achieving the highest levels of appropriateness, quality, efficiency, accessibility, and responsiveness
• Ability to perform in high volume and emergency situations
• Knowledge of community‑based dental environment
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent planning and organizational ability
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs/weight
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!

Pay range: $77.55 to $124.08 per hour depending on experience, education and additional qualifications.

Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, budgetary considerations and organizational needs.