Dentist - Pediatric

Job DetailsJob Location: Porterville 174 - Porterville, CA 93257Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $160,000.00 - $225,000.00 Base+Commission/yearJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareACHC is more than a healthcare provider—we are a trusted partner in community health. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we offer affordable, patient-centered care that includes medical, dental, and specialty services such as Chiropractic, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Pediatrics, Psychology, Podiatry, and Optometry. Our clinics serve diverse populations across Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties, ensuring that everyone has access to the care they need.

 

SUMMARY

A knowledgeable dentist who can provide a range of services to our patients. The dentist will meet with patients, assess their dental health, perform scheduled cleanings, handle complex procedures, such as root canals, extractions, and oral surgery, and work with other staff members, such as dental hygienists and assistants, to provide our patients with quality dental services. You should also be able to assist in the management of the practice and promoting better oral hygiene.

To be successful, you should be caring, communicative, and experienced in diagnosing and treating dental ailments. You should also be skilled with the various tools and procedures needed to correct dental complaints and ensure the oral health of patients.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES


Integrates the Mission, Vision, Values into daily activities and decisions, both individually and departmentally.
Performs all duties in compliance with the Aria values and ethical behavior standards.
Knowledge of procedures and regulatory requirements that will appropriately guide and support the provision of the services/treatment to be provided.
Possesses a working knowledge of department related JCAHO, Title XXII, OSHA, and professional organization standards, principles, and techniques.
Demonstrates the ability to problem solve.
Identifies real/potential problems affecting service and finds solutions to improve care.
Meet with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns.
Performs regular cleanings and other preventative procedures.
Establishes a plan for better dental hygiene.
Performs dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and filling cavities.
Developing treatment plans to deal with dental health issues.
Applies helpful agents to teeth, such as sealants.
Prescribes medications for dental problems, such as pain medications or antibiotics.
Orders diagnostic measures, such as x-rays, models, etc.
Uses tools, such as drills, probes, brushes, or mirrors, to examine and treat teeth and mouth.
Performs exams and evaluating x-rays to determine a patient’s dental health.
Manages and communicates appropriately with other staff members to provide care to patients.
Keeps accurate and timely records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatments given to them.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Interacts with patients appropriately and instructs them on proper oral care.


 
QualificationsJOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS


Comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, tools, and diagnostics.


 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from a dental program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
A state license to practice dentistry.


PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

The physical and cognitive demands listed below represent essential functions of this position and are required with or without reasonable accommodation:


Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.  
Cognitive: Aptitude to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision making, problem-solving, and comprehending.      
Other: Requires occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted. Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements (specifically keyboarding and writing), standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.


BENEFITS


403(B) matching
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Vacation Pay
Sick Pay
Forgivable Loan Program
Production Compensation


 

EEO STATEMENT

Aria Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status,