General Dentist (Full Time or Part Time)

General Dentist

Mendocino Community Health Center, Inc. (MCHC) is currently seeking a full-time or part-time General Dentist (DDS/DMD) to join our care team at Hillside or Lakeview. MCHC provides comprehensive services for the communities of Mendocino and Lake Counties. In addition to dental care, we provide primary care, behavioral health, women's services, and specialty care services. There is strong team support and a multidisciplinary care team approach to care. The mission of MCHC Health Centers is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare for everyone in our communities. We ensure that there are no closed doors for those seeking dental or primary health care at MCHC in Lake and Mendocino Counties. Our dental team consists of dentists, RDH, RDA-EFT2s, RDAs, and DAs. Dental is central to the care we provide our patients. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:30. This dentist will see a wide range of ages, including pediatric patients. If you have not yet traveled to this part of California, it is the peacefulness of redwood tree groves and the short drive to the awe-inspiring Pacific Ocean that will draw you!

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary $184,000 - $192,800
• Retention bonus of up to $10,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• License renewal
• Generous paid time off
• CME leave and allowance
• Loan repayment options
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement saving plans 401(k) with % employer match
• Visa assistance

Highlights of being a dentist at MCHC:

• Highly collaborative and team-oriented environment. You will have support.
• The team has a clear connection to the mission of MCHC.
• MCHC is celebrating its 33rd year of providing care. Stable and growing.
• Location! Mendocino and Lake County are incredible places to live. You can live on a lake, in a picturesque valley, or in the mountains and still be 5-10 minutes away from the practice and a short drive to major cities.
• We have excellent HPSA scores (21) and many loan repayment options.

Our clinics are located in rural (but not isolated) Northern California, 2 hours north of San Francisco, 2 hours northwest of Sacramento, and 1 hour from the Pacific Ocean. This friendly community is rich in the arts and produces some of the best wines in Northern California. An area with plenty for outdoor enthusiasts and foodies alike. We offer an unparalleled sense of community, in a family-friendly environment, filled with opportunities for education, exercise, and creative outlet. In addition, with a short, stress-free commute, you'll have more time to spend with your family and friends or to explore the million acres of national forest, numerous lakes, picturesque vineyards, and breathtaking coastline that our area has to offer. You may choose to enjoy cultural activities including the symphony, community theater, dance and yoga studios, or galleries that display the amazing work of local artists. If making a difference is important to you, you'll gain a strong sense of satisfaction when you practice at our health centers. Your expertise and compassion will be very much appreciated by your patients, and your colleagues will soon become treasured mentors, eager collaborators, and lifelong friends. All of this adds up to a quality of life that you won't find elsewhere: Increased job satisfaction, time with family and friends, and the space to explore the personal interests that make your life more complete.

Requirements:

Minimum qualifications:

• California DDS/DMD license
• DEA
• American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR
• Driver license