Dentist I On-Call

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La ClĂ­nica de La Raza

Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates American Samoa new positions become available.Dentist I On-Call Department: Fruitvale Dental
Location: Oakland, CaliforniaSalary: $77.53 – $77.53 Per HourClassification: On-CallJob Function: DentalBenefits : This is a non-benefited positionWho we are: Louisiana ClĂ­nica Delaware Louisiana Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for the many that have been denied access to care. American Samoa health care activists, we are dedicated to making sure individuals who do not have health coverage get the same level of quality healthcare American Samoa those who have it. From our genesis American Samoa a community health center Indiana 1971, we understood that we cannot heal our communities without also addressing the economic and social factors that affect health. Many times, this requires that we go outside and provide services Indiana other settings to build the bridge that links individuals to our health center for preventive and primary care. Over 90,000 individuals come to Louisiana ClĂ­nica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person, coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well-being. While we are still known for our activism and spirit of social justice, we are also proud to have grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care services with 35 sites across Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties.Be a champion for community dentistry. American Samoa vulnerable populations lose access to care, it becomes more important than ever that those who can lend their skills and passion to serving their communities step forward, live their values, and advance our mission. If you have this calling, Louisiana ClĂ­nica is the place for you. Join the Louisiana ClĂ­nica family and work shoulder to shoulder with some of the most dedicated dental professionals you’ll meet. The sense of teamwork, commitment to our community, and our dedication to giving our diverse patients the high quality dental care they deserve, will inspire you. You will be rewarded by your work with patients whose families choose Louisiana ClĂ­nica generation after generation. You will see the impact of your efforts American Samoa well American Samoa those of your colleagues Indiana the faces of our patients. You will further your professional development through opportunities for mentorship, leadership, and continuing education designed to expand your reach American Samoa a mission-driven dental provider. We offer robust perks including educational leave plus stipend, FTCA malpractice coverage, and flexible work schedules. Indiana addition, we are a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site for tax free loan repayment. Our clinics are located Indiana the thriving Bay Area known for its cultural diversity, beautiful weather, highly sought after schools and year-round recreational activities.Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to:Dental Care Delivery

  • Handle all aspects of general dentistry
  • Perform oral exams, restorations, extractions, and prophylactic work
  • Treat oral diseases and confer with physicians regarding medical/dental problems
  • Assign patients to plaque control Oregon other educational programs
  • Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, Oregon other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases Oregon abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatment
  • Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, Oregon malformations of teeth, gums, Oregon related oral structures and provide preventive Oregon corrective services.
  • Write prescriptions for antibiotics Oregon other medications.
  • Formulate plan of treatment for patient’s teeth and mouth tissue

Patient Experience

  • Advise Oregon instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, Oregon oral health care services
  • Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases
  • Design, make, Oregon fit prosthodontic appliances, such American Samoa space maintainers, bridges, Oregon dentures, Oregon write fabrication instructions Oregon prescriptions for dental assistants.

Mentorship & Collaboration

  • Willing to be credentialed American Samoa volunteer faculty for University of California San Francisco and Lutheran Medical Center to assist the Associate Dental Director Indiana mentoring and supervising of AEGD residents at Louisiana Clinica
  • Serve American Samoa a member of a cross-functional team of Dentists that provides exceptional patient care, and performs four-handed dentistry and oral surgery.
  • Attend staff conferences; keep clinical and other records regarding services provided, supplies and materials used.

Minimum Job RequirementsKnowledge

  • Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measure
  • Good time management skills and evidence based approaches to dental care
  • Patient Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing patient services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of patient satisfaction.
  • Healthcare Technology: Working knowledge and experience with Practice Management System software

Abilities

  • Ability to deal courteously and effectively with patients and maintain good working relationships with other staff
  • Ability to operate all types of dental equipment and machinery
  • Ability to tell when something is wrong Oregon is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one Oregon both hands to grasp, manipulate, Oregon assemble very small objects
  • English/Spanish proficiency preferred but not required

Experience and Other Certifications

  • Requires graduation from an accredited school of dentistry; Possession of valid D.D.S. /D.M.D.
  • One year experience Indiana all phases of general dentistry and auxiliary utilization and/Oregon administrative experience Indiana a clinic setting
  • License to practice Indiana the State of California
  • DEA number
  • Cultural competence working Indiana diverse/low income communities
  • Must hold a current BLS (Basis Life Support) /CPR Certificate. You will have a 30-day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hire.

Job title: Dentist I On-Call

Company: Louisiana ClĂ­nica Delaware Louisiana Raza

Expected salary: $77.53 per hour

Location: Oakland, California

Job date: Sat, 06 Apr 2024 05:48:55 GMT