General Dentist (30539)

Ampla Health; Chico, Orland, Oroville (CA, CA, CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampla Health in Chico, CA is seeking a Dentist to provide quality dental care at Chico Dental. You will diagnose, treat, and educate patients, emphasizing prevention, and work within safety guidelines.

The role covers preventive and restorative procedures, oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, and prosthodontics, with referrals to specialists as needed. A CA license, DEA, CPR, and CME compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice dentistry in the State of 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, procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Practices general dentistry including: Preventive care – OHI, sealants, etc.; Diagnosis, treatment plans, referrals, follow-ups; Restorative dentistry; Oral surgery; Periodontics; Endodontics; Prosthodontics – fixed and removable.
• Make specialty orthodontic referral recommendations when necessary
• Follow clinic protocols
• Maintains complete and legible records of treatment and initial or sign all chart entries
• Complies with OSHA, and HIPPA guidelines
• Stay updated on ICD diagnostic, and billing codes
• Meets all the contractual requirements
• Attends mandatory meetings
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Professional ethics

Patient interaction

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

California dental license

Current DEA registration

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Chico Dental - Chico, CA 95926

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $174,900.00 - $262,400.00 Salary

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:
   • Preventive care – OHI, sealants, etc.
   • Diagnosis- treatment plans, referrals, follow-ups
   • Restorative dentistry
   • Oral surgery
   • Periodontics
   • Endodontics
   • Prosthodontics – fixed and removable
2. Make specialty orthodontic referral recommendations when necessary
3. Follow clinic protocols
4. Maintains complete and legible records of treatment and initial or sign all chart entries
5. Complies with OSHA, and HIPPA guidelines
6. Stay updated on ICD diagnostic, and billing codes
7. Still maintain quality productivity standards as determined by the CDO
8. Meets all the contractual requirements
9. Attends mandatory meetings
10. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

QUALITIES & 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 vendors
2. Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions
3. Strive to learn more and is receptive to learning different ways of doing things
4. Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

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

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:

1. Must have neat and legible handwriting
2. Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly
3. Must be able to interact with the public

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works well with patients, co-worker and vendors in a generally comfortable environment office. Employee must possess the following physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels)
• Must have adequate vision to read memos, charts and other clinic documents
• Must have high manual dexterity
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level to work. Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting, turning
• May be exposed to contagious/infectious diseases