Staff Dentist

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation. We're honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don't inquire about immigration status because we simply don't need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient. As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always . Why work for us? Whether you are looking for a new career or grow an existing one, Clinica Sierra Vista is committed to the future of our employees. We believe in order to be the best, we must take care of our people, because that is the right thing to do. Base salary (Commensurate with experience). Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for provider and family (begins on first day of employment). Sign-on bonus of up to $100,000 or Mortgage Subsidy up to $100,000. Paid CME. Loan repayment through the NHSC Pay for Performance Plan. Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you. Please review the job details below and then click "apply." We're looking for someone to join our team as a Staff Dentist who: The oral health program is responsible for the delivery of quality comprehensive dental services in the context of our integrated medical-dental ambulatory setting. The Staff Dentist works with the Dental Director to develop an effective patient and community education and dental disease prevention program in addition to needed routine clinical services. It is understood that the community's need for regular clinical services will require much professional time in the provision of chairside services; however, the goal of preventive service will always be kept in sight. Essential Functions: The Staff Dentist's primary work duty is patient care, which includes the following services: 1. Diagnostic. 2. Preventive. 3. Emergency. 4. Complete restorative. 5. Maintenance therapy. 6. Prosthetic therapy. 7. Oral Surgery In addition to the direct delivery of patient care, the Staff Dentist also assists with the following: 1. Assisting in establishing standards of oral health service and developing an organizational plan to carry our activities. 2. Supervision of dental staff. 3. Representing the clinic in meetings of professional groups. 4. May perform other work-related duties. You will be successful with the following qualifications: 1. Graduation from an accredited dental school. Must have (or immediately obtain) license to practice in California. 2. Three years previous dental experience desired. 3. Authoritative knowledge in the prevention aspects of oral health and its related techniques and procedures. Experience and understanding of oral health education methods. Basic understanding of nutrition. Working knowledge of regulations, policies and standards related to dental services. 4. Experience in working or desire to work in rural community setting with many ethnic groups. Ability to converse with Spanish-speaking patients desirable. 5. See attached for full job description, duties and requirements. For Immediate Consideration, please call Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they're counting on us. Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team.