General Dentist

Sonrisas Dental Health, Inc. (SDH)Sonrisas Dental Health, Inc. (SDH) is a non-profit dental center dedicated to providing access to quality dental care and oral health education to our community. We provide these services with dignity, respect, and compassion. SDH improves the health of our community members through culturally sensitive, integrated care, with a focus on disease prevention. SDH is a dental home for our patients, providing preventative dental care, mobile dental, general dentistry, geriatric dentistry, pediatric dentistry, sedation dentistry and accommodations for patients with special needs and disabilities. Seventy percent of SDH's patients are low-income.We are looking for a dentist to run our Half Moon Bay office and oversee our AEGD resident. Join our incredible team and make our mission yours: Providing access to oral health care to those with physical, intellectual and economic challenges.About the PositionAs an integral part of our dental team, you will be responsible for providing clinical dental services and preventive dental care in our clinic(s) or at one of our mobile community sites.Education/Experience/LicensureGraduation from an accredited dental school (DDS or equivalent) requiredCompletion of an accredited general practice residency or AEGD program preferredKnowledge of public health principles and practices preferredUnrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of CA requiredDEA registrations, if applicableCurrent CPR (BLS) from the American Heart Association or the American Red CrossAbility to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required, hospital privileges preferredAbility to obtain and maintain Professional malpractice insuranceEffective oral and written communication skills in English are required. Effective oral communication skills in other languages preferredFundamental Duties Include (But Are Not Limited To):Examine individuals requesting care, diagnose their dental/oral conditions, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental/oral treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelinesRecord patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient's electronic dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.Complete referrals, Electronic Health Record data collections, and other records or paperwork as required from time to time by the company.Compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and company rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, workplace safety, public health and confidentialityEducate individuals in the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease preventionParticipate in proctoring and mentoring of an AEGD resident, including: Assistance in treatment planning, Evaluation of treatment pre-, mid-, and post-care, Provide guidance and feedback with a humanistic approach. Chart signing and auditing.Assist in the provision of continuing education, on-the-job training, and the orientation of staff as requestedAs directed by the Dental Director or Chief Executive Officer, perform other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectivesCollaborate with the Dental Director or independently to lead clinical team members, as appropriateServes/participates in special projects and other committees as assigned.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assignedJob Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $650.00 - $800.00 per dayBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftSupplemental pay types:Signing bonusCOVID-19 considerations: Sonrisas follows strict Covid-19 protocols to keep our staff and patients safe, including fitted respirators, HEPA filters, upgraded ventilation and extra-oral suction units.License/Certification:Dental License (Required)BLS Certification (Preferred)