Position Summary
****Sign-On and Relocation Bonus Available****
Under the supervision of the Lead Dentist, performs patient care, treatment planning and referrals.
(Location: Multiple- All in Santa Cruz)
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
· Perform patient care, treatment planning and referrals for the pediatric and adolescent population (ages 0-18.)
· Provide dental care and services to patients, including examination, radiographs, preventative care, fillings, extractions, restorations, pulp therapy, crowns, and space maintainers
· Coordinate the implementation of dental functions in order to meet patient care needs and industry and agency standards
· Coach and mentor dental assistants at chair side to ensure the application of proper dental techniques and methods.
· Utilize training to appropriately manage behavioral issues based on the patient’s needs including behavioral guidance, stabilization techniques, nitrous oxide, and sedation.
· Others duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
Required:
· A passion for our mission
· Commitment to safety and patient centered care
· High value for continuing education, quality, compassion, teamwork and fun!
· A valid license to practice dentistry in California
· Professional Liability Insurance
· Must be available to work some Saturdays
· Must LOVE working with children!
- Current CPR certification, proof of current TB test, Hepatitis Vaccine, and recent physical exam
- Computer literate and have experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Possession of up-to-date CPR certification and completion of yearly OSHA training
Preferred:
· Bilingual (Spanish/English) but not required
- Experience working with children
- Experience with Dentrix and other database programs
Skills/Specialized Knowledge
- Willingness to be trained and have the ability to retain information of the assigned duties and responsibilities listed in this job description
- Strong organizational skills and technical acumen to carry out assigned duties.
- High attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Superior customer service /patient care skills
- Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with demonstrated dedication to excellence. Personal integrity manifested in a positive and credible image
- Established comfort working with diverse cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.
Additional Benefits:
- NHSC: $50,000.00- $75,000.00 loan repayment assistance for a two year commitment (renewable after the initial two years). Please click on link for additional details NHSC Loan Repayment Program | NHSC (hrsa.gov)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $190,000.00 - $205,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Signing bonus
Work setting:
- Clinic
- Community health center
- In-person
License/Certification:
- Dentistry License in California (Required)
Work Location: In person