At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health, wellness programs, and beyond, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If you're looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission.
Job Summary
The Dentist diagnoses and treats dental conditions, injuries, and irregularities of the oral cavity and related tissues and provides education regarding prevention and oral hygiene.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Administrative Functions:
- Coordinate the preparation of reports and written documentation as required by the department, company, and State and Federal agencies
- Maintain proper, detailed, and accurate dental records
- Travel between clinics to work, as needed
- Be on-call, as scheduled, by the Director of Dental Services
- Assist Clinic Manager/Director of Dental Services in supervising the dental staff and assuring that clinic is compliant with State and Federal guidelines
- Meet productivity goals, as set by DAP Health, assist the Clinic Manager, and work with dental staff to accomplish those goals
- Maintain a professional demeanor with patients, staff, and administration
- Supervise Dental Assistants
- Understand the organization's commitment to provide high quality patient care and promote a patient-centered environment
- Perform other tasks, as directed by the Director of Dental Services, as needed to meet clinic or organization goals
- Perform other tasks, as directed by the Director of Dental Services, as needed to meet clinic or organization goals Clinical Functions:
- Examine, diagnose, and treat dental conditions to provide optimum care to patients
- Consult with the patient/parent/guardian and advise them of dental status and required treatment
- Educate patients regarding oral conditions, provide treatment options, and explain to the patient/parent/guardian the risks, benefits, and alternatives of each option
- Treat dental conditions for patients of all ages, and if unable to provide a particular service, provide the patient with the appropriate specialty referral (Board certified/qualified Pedodontics are exempted from treating adult patients)
- Treat soft/hard tissues diseases of the oral cavity, perform surgery on oral tissues, when necessary, render prosthetic treatment, when indicated, and design and place orthodontic appliances for interceptive orthodontics
- Provide quality care to the patients of DAP Health, within the scope of practice outlined by state and/or federal law
- Deliver care in accordance with established standards of care and accepted community standards
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Bilingual in Spanish/English, strongly preferred
- Computer skills involving word processing email and dental management programs such as Media Dent preferable
- Proficient in preventative and restorative dental treatment procedures
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern dentistry and its application, techniques, procedures, and equipment
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills and qualities
Education and Experience
- DDS/DMD Degree from an accredited dental school
- Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of California
- Current BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Current DEA License
- Meet all credentialing and privileging requirements
- 2 years' experience or GPR preferable
- Current BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- DEA Certificate
- Experience working with a non-profit FQHC Dental clinic preferred
- Experience working with LGBTQ community, homeless, and those with substance use conditions preferred
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
- This position is on-site at a DAP Health Clinic
- This job operates in a clinic setting and requires frequent times of sitting, standing, repetitive motion, and talking
- Able to lift/move up to 40 pounds, move from place to place, and stand for long periods of time