Dentist (Dentist #) - San Diego, CA, United States - Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center

Description

The
Staff Dentist
is responsible for rendering dental care to patients of TVHC, Inc. They are further responsible for assuring efficient and adequate patient flow.

This includes the proper utilization of dental assistants and support staff, and the responsibility to deliver quality dental care to all patients.

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This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday with periodic Saturday hours.

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center is a non-profit community health center that is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care by integrating primary care, dental care, WIC support, mental health counseling, community health education, and more.

Compensation:
$160,617.60K - $175,510.40K annualized, depending on experience

Responsibilities:

Provides direct patient care in the dental center on a regular schedule and in emergency call situations as directed by the SupervisorAssures adequate supervision of the dental hygienist and assistant staff, while performing dental servicesProvides oversight of clinical services to dental hygiene students and dental residentsCooperates in activities with other operating units of the Health Center (e.g., participation in health fairs, screening activities, and community outreach).Assist the Supervisor in planning and implementing new programs for the dental departmentResponsible for following Center protocols and observance of current OSHA requirements and those particular to TVHC, Inc.

Maintains confidentially regarding privileged, administrative, client information, and Corporate Compliance in a professional manner.

Working as a member of the health care team, and assisting in the education of patients and the target community in preventive health care and health maintenance conceptsDemonstration of patterns of continued learning in order to ensure growth as a practitionerParticipates in the selection of new personnel and evaluation of existing staffAssumes other responsibilities at the direction of the SupervisorPerforms all duties and services in full compliance with TVHC's Service Excellence Standards.

Requirements
Must be in possession of a valid license to practice in the State of CaliforniaCompletion of the curriculum of an approved school of dentistry and possession of a DDS or DMD degree requiredDEA license requiredCurrent BLS certification required


Qualifications:

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferredHave a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of dentistry and allied services commensurate with his/her training.

Minimum 3 years of dentistry experienceAdditional training/experience in pedodontics is helpful, as well as a working knowledge of Denti-Cal scope of benefits, and/or dentistry as practiced under a managed care formatProven ability to work with multi-cultural and diverse client base; sensitivity to socio-cultural issues requiredMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Benefits We offer excellent benefits including: medical (100% paid co-payments, premiums, etc.), dental, vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage), generous paid leave benefits including holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement plans with an Employer match, tuition reimbursement, monthly treats, pet insurance, and more.

Loan repayment/forgiveness candidacy is available as our service area qualifies as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) and a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) through the National Health Service Corp (NHSC) loan repayment program.

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