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Dentist - Los Angeles, CA, United States - South Central Family Health Center
Description
Full-timeFTE :
Full-time, Non-Exempt
South Central Family Health Center (SCFHC) is a primary health care clinic that has been committed to providing quality health care for uninsured families and individuals for more than 37 years
Our Mission:
The Mission of South Central Family Health Center is to improve the quality of life for the diverse Community of inner city Los Angeles by providing affordable and comprehensive health care and education in a welcoming and multi-cultural environment.
To lead the way in health care in South Los Angeles, as the premier provider and employer of choice offering comprehensive, high quality, affordable, efficient and culturally responsive services.
The Dentist will play a key role in providing quality comprehensive and appropriate dental care and treatment to patients that include all phases of dentistry.
Provide routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment plans, intra and extra oral examinations, assessments, general restorative procedures, crown and bridge construction, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontic procedures, and minor oral surgery using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments while using masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseasesEducates patients and their families regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services
Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of dental support staff as required
Uses dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements
Evaluate and diagnose diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services
As a team member at South Central Family Health Center, you'll enjoy competitive wages and generous benefits:
~ Benefits:
Health care, dental, life insurance
~403 (b) Retirement plan
~ Education Reimbursement
~ Entry-level employees have opportunities to work in management, HR or other areas of the company
Graduation from an American Dental Association (ADA) approved dental school with DDS or DMD degree
Must have minimum 2 years' experience in a community clinic setting preferred
Current, valid, and unrestricted California Dental License