Dentist II: Prosthodontist (.20 FTE)

Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to

Dental Care Delivery

• Communicate and work effectively with all members of the care team to best serve patients.
• Competently perform the clinical services of the specialty in which certified
• Treat oral diseases and confer with physicians regarding medical/dental problems
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Serve as a member of the cross-functional team of providers, engaged in routine and preventive dental care, employing four-handed dentistry.
• Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services
• Provide specialty consults and services in area of expertise, to patients and dental colleagues
• Flexibility in meeting patients’ needs, and able to work evenings and Saturday clinics
• Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases
• Demonstrate a commitment of excellent patient experience and quality outcomes in equal measure
• Work and communicate with people from various ethnic, socio-economic, educational and life experience. Flexibility in accepting change gracefully.
• Serve as a member of a cross-functional team of Dentists that provides exceptional patient care, and provide mentorship in area of specialty to colleague general dentists.
• Willing to be credentialed as volunteer faculty for student educational programs hosted by the clinic
• Attend staff conferences, contribute to efforts of practice improvement

Office Management

• Document clinical and other records regarding services provided, supplies and materials used using Electronic Dental Records system according to accepted standards
• Report accurately all procedures to billing staff for proper billing to patient or third-party payors.
• Supervise clinical support staff in clinical care, including but not limited to standards of care, infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge

• Adherence all ethical and professional standards, including but not limited to OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, infection control standards, HIPAA & documentation standards, La Clinica policies & procedures and adherence to safety rules and professional standards
• Knowledge of evidence-based approaches to dental care
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
• Patient Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing patient services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of patient satisfaction.
• Healthcare Technology: Working knowledge and experience with modern computer applications and electronic health records
• Continue your professional development through participation in continuing education programs

Abilities

• Ability to competently & safely perform the clinical services of the specialty in which certified
• Ability to convey information effectively
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with patients and maintain good working relationships with other staff
• Ability to operate standard types of dental equipment and machinery
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Interpersonal Skills: Able to work professionally and collaboratively a team member to support the quality/efficiency standards established for the clinic
• Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Prosthodontist

• The role is most suited to a prosthodontist with 1-2 years of experience in general dentistry. Ideally, your fluency in Spanish will enable you to better serve our culturally diverse patients. Ultimately, success in this role will require a high degree of interpersonal competence, which includes building effective relationships with all team members, and patients.
• Handle all aspects of fixed and removable prosthodontic dentistry for youth and adults
• Scope of care to include but not limited to: oral exams, prophylactic work, direct and indirect restorations, basic extractions, TMD evaluation & management.
• Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as bridges, partials, dentures, and implant restorations, and write fabrication instructions/prescriptions for dental lab technicians.
• Treat mouth diseases and confer with dentists & physicians regarding medical and/or dental problems

Experience and Other Certifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited school of dentistry; Possession of valid D.D.S./D.M.D. license to practice in the State of California