Dentist

At Community Medical Centers (CMC), we’re passionate about improving health and well-being in the communities we call home. That’s why we work to ensure even our most vulnerable neighbors have affordable access to quality healthcare, regardless of age, income, or background. We offer integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services, with a model of care that puts the patient at the center of a team-based approach. As one of the region’s largest healthcare providers, our growing network of neighborhood health centers serves over 100,000 patients in San Joaquin and Solano counties.MISSIONWorking together to improve health and well-being in our communities.BENEFITSCompetitive PayMedical, Dental, & Vision benefits options for full-time employeesFlexible spending account for medical expensesDependent careEmployee assistance programLife InsurancePet InsuranceShort Term/Long Term Disability Insurances403(b) retirement saving plan with company match10 paid sick days/12 Holidays/Vacations days vary on positionIn Shape Discounted Gym MembershipExcellent growth and advancement opportunitiesCollaborative and diverse environmentPOSITION SUMMARY:The Dentist is responsible for providing general dental care to the Centers' target population. The Dentist reports to the Dental Director.SPECIFIC DUTIES:Assist the Dental Director in establishing dental policies and procedures for the programProvide direct dental care for the center's patientsSupervise dental clinic staff in absence of the Dental DirectorAssist the Dental Director in reviewing and recommending dental department fees for services, scope of care, and departmental policiesAssist in training and monitoring departmental staff compliance with OSHA, Blood borne Pathogens, CLIA, and safety policiesPerforms other duties as required or assignedPERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Licensed as a dentist in the State of CaliforniaKnowledge and skills in delivering dental care to patientsPreference will be given to individuals who have worked with low-income and minority community membersPreference will be given to individuals bilingual in Spanish and English; written and verbalValid California driver's license, proof of auto insurance and personal transportationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of current dental practices and proceduresKnowledge of organization policies, procedures, stems and objectivesKnowledge of dental care administration systemsSkill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, decision-makingSkill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical, dental, administrative staff, patients and publicTYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate dental equipment, and other office equipment. Vision must be correctable to 20/40, and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts. Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed in an office environment within a clinic setting. Involves frequent contact with staff and the public. Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with upset people.This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills, or duties required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Community Medical Centers. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.Community Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is CMC’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of age, national origin, race (including hair texture and hairstyle), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr