General Dentist

Ampla Health; Orland (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampla Health in California seeks a Dentist to provide quality dental care, educate patients, and prevent oral disease. You will diagnose, treat, and refer as needed, while maintaining complete records and complying with OSHA and HIPAA.

The role requires a valid California dental license, DEA registration, CPR certification, and CME compliance; one year of experience is recommended. You will work in a collaborative clinic environment with emphasis on education and prevention.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice dentistry in California.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current CPR certificate.
• One year experience recommended.
• Meets CME requirements as required by the State of California.
• Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health’s clinic structure, standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Practices general dentistry including preventive care and diagnosis with treatment plans.
• Restorative dentistry, oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics.
• Make orthodontic referral recommendations when necessary.
• Maintains complete and legible records of treatment and signs chart entries.
• Complies with OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Stay updated on ICD diagnostic and billing codes.
• Maintain quality productivity standards as determined by the CDO.
• Attend mandatory meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

General dentistry

Patient interaction

HIPAA compliance

Tools

DEA registration

CPR certification

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE:The Dentist is responsible for providing quality dental care for Ampla Health patients. Along with treating dental patient’s diseases, a strong emphasis shall be placed on the education and prevention of oral disease processes.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:1) Practices general dentistry including:a. Preventive care – OHI, sealants, etc.b. Diagnosis- treatment plans, referrals, follow-upsc. Restorative dentistryd. Oral surgerye. Periodonticsf. Endodonticsg. Prosthodontics – fixed and removable2) Make specialty orthodontic referral recommendations when necessary3) Follow clinic protocols4) Maintains complete and legible records of treatment and initial or sign all chart entries5) Complies with OSHA, and HIPPA guidelines6) Stay updated on ICD diagnostic, and billing codes7) Still maintain quality productivity standards as determined by the CDO8) Meets all the contractual requirements9) Attends mandatory meetings10) Other duties as assigned by supervisorQUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS:1. Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Health’s staff, Board of Directors and vendors2. Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions3. Strive to learn more and is receptive to learning different ways of doing things4. Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla HealthPROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:1. Valid license to practice dentistry in the State of California2. Current DEA registration3. Current CPR certificate4. One year experience recommended5. Meets all CME requirements as required by the State of California6. Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health’s clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocolsCOMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:1. Must have neat and legible handwriting2. Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly3. Must be able to interact with the publicWORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Works well with patients, co-worker and vendors in a generally comfortable environment office. Employee must possess the following physical requirements:1. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels)2. Must have adequate vision to read memos, charts and other clinic documents3. Must have high manual dexterity4. Must be able to reach above shoulder level to work. Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting, turning5. May be exposed to contagious/infectious diseases