Pediatric Dentist - Mchc San Ysidro (32 Hour Week)

Position Summary
Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums, and related oral structures. Examines patient to determine nature of condition utilizing dental radiographs, dental instruments, and other diagnostic procedures. The patient population make-up for the Pediatric Dentist will consist primarily of children 0 to 12 years of age.
Essential Functions:

• Coordinates the preparation of reports and written documentation as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies.
• Consults with the patients and advises them of their dental status, prescribes the treatment required, provides risks and alternatives and documents according to department, company, state, and federal agency guidelines.
• Cleans, restores, extracts, and replaces teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical equipment.
• Treats soft hard tissues diseases of the oral cavity; performs surgery on oral tissues when necessary; renders prosthetic treatment when approved and indicated; designs and places orthodontic devices to correct minor malocclusion of teeth and renders any and all dental services to restore the oral health of the patient.
• Provides preventive dental services to patient, such as applications of fluoride and sealants to teeth, and provides education in oral health and dental hygiene.

Other Responsibilities

• Complies with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• While adhering to providing high quality dental services, the provider is encouraged to obtain 18 patient encounters per day on a monthly average.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• May be asked to work with Residency programs as an Attending and may need to rotate to off locations to participate in said programs. Participation may include performing Teaching duties, oversee Oral Conscious Sedation and/or Operating Room patient care.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Supervisory Relationship:

• Reports directly to Director of Dental Services. Supervises the Dental Assistant with whom he/she works.

Position Qualifications:

• Education: DDS Degree and completion of a US accredited Pediatric Residency Program.

• Certification: Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of California, Pediatric Residency Program Certificate, Pediatric Dentist Board Certification preferred, DEA License and CPR certificate.

• Experience: 2 years of experience preferable.

• Supervisory Experience: Supervision of dental assistants. Experience preferred.

• Equipment Used: Dental operatory equipment, laboratory, sterilization equipment and front office equipment.

• Technical Knowledge: Computer skills involving word processing, email and dental management programs such as Dentrix are preferable.

• Skills: Other Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish). Good oral and written communication.

• Physical Activities: Mostly sitting position while bending forward to treat patients.

• Working Traits: Good communications skills with the public and other employees. Patience and understanding toward others.

• Working Conditions: May be required to work some evenings and/or Saturdays.

About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $107.24
• Max Hiring Rate $151.66
• Required Education Doctorate

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