Dentist, Per Diem (San Diego County)

Job TitleCommunity health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you.Role Overview and PurposeThe Dentist works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing dental services to patients. This role will perform dental procedures and services to patients based on initial dental assessment and plans. In addition, this role will impart health education information and techniques to patients.ResponsibilitiesDirect Patient CareDevelops and implements individualized dental care plans for patientsAssesses dental needs and refer patients to dental specialists or medical providers as needed, using medical staff protocols for referral, follow-up, and quality assuranceProvides comprehensive dental care, services, and preventive health education/techniques to patients in compliance with standard proceduresPerforms dental procedures and services that are within the approved sills profile and/or scope of practiceObserves, assesses, and records patients' symptoms, reactions, and treatments progressPrescribes medications and provides patients with pertinent medication instructions, as neededTeam SupportWorks with dental team to facilitate prescription refills and paperwork completionProvides dental backup to NHC dental sites and clinicians, as needed and availableProvides supervision, consultations, instructions to Dental Assistants and other health care delivery team members in NHC dental sites, as neededServes as preceptor to dental and paraprofessional students placed with NHCClinical AdministrationAccepts additional patients into the schedule, as neededAccommodates patients with urgent dental needs, including walk-insMinimizes rescheduling of patients; provides instructions if necessaryCompletes and submits daily billing to reflect accurate coding and charges of all services renderedWorks with management on improving efficiency, patient flow, program development, and revenuesMaintains necessary credentialing, licensure, and continuing education requirementsAssists management with employee evaluations for the Dental PSRs or Dental Assistants, as neededParticipates in audits, peer reviews, patient satisfactions, protocol developments, meetings, and in-servicing trainingsContributes to the success of NHC by participating in quality improvement activitiesCompletes legible and legally defensible dental recordsEducation/ExperienceDoctorate degree in Dental Medicine (DMD) or Dental Surgery (DDS) requiredValid CA Dental License requiredValid DEA license and current CPR/AED certification requiredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification though an American Heart Association (AHA)- Approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. AHA- approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques. Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferredAdditional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading skillsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formKnowledgeable about and experience with principles and practices of modern dentistry and oral surgeryKnowledgeable about and experience with dental terminology and dental scienceKnowledgeable about and experience with theories, methods, and procedures for the prevention of dental diseases and the required corrective treatmentKnowledgeable of current principles, method, and procedures for the delivery of dental evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment Knowledge of ethical, and legal standards for the delivery of dental careKnowledgeable of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aides and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usageAbility to develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patientsAbility to provides hands-on dental care in a variety of settings while achieving the highest levels of appropriateness, quality, efficiency, accessibility, and responsivenessAbility to perform in high volume and emergency situationsKnowledge of community-based dental environmentAbility to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standardsAbility to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyExcellent planning and organizational abilityAbility to work as part of a team as well as independentlyAbility to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical mannerPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift/carry 25 lbs/weightAbility to stand for long periods of timeNeighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!Pay range: $77.55 to $124.08 per hour depending on experience, education and additional qualifications.Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate's overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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