Dentist

Dentist - Per DiemSan Francisco Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center that provides culturally competent high quality medical care, mental health services, education, and outreach. We are a safety-net for the LGBTQ community, the unsheltered community, people who use substances, and those with mental health needs. We are an anchor-organization for San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, and we also lead regional, statewide, and national programming. We believe that everyone deserves access to the highest quality care served with dignity and respect.About YouYou focus and center your work around giving a high level of customer service.You are empathetic in responding to any situation with compassion and curiosity.You are driven by your own internal integrity as well as that of the agency.You have a justice and equity mind-set.You feel that everyone deserves dignity and respect.You consistently pay attention to details.You collaborate well in a diverse and cross-functional workplace.Role SummaryThe Per Diem Dentist position at San Francisco Community Health Center provides high-quality general dental care on an as-needed basis. This role focuses on direct clinical services including examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of dental conditions. This position reports to the Dental Director.Key ResponsibilitiesEducate clients on preventative dental care and the causes and treatment of dental problemsTreat oral diseases and collaborate with primary care providers about medical/dental treatment plansExamine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and formulate appropriate treatment planPerform oral exams, restorations, extractions, and prophylactic workDiagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective serviceWrite prescriptions for antibiotics and other medicationsDesign, make or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as bridges or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for dental assistantsRefer to oral surgery for oral diseases, grafting, biopsies and oral cavity resectionAttend all staff and department meetingsImplement QI/QA procedures, conduct QI/QA assessments, monitor QI/QA outcomes and update procedures as needed to achieve and/or surpass agency's thresholdsComplete required documentation in the EMR to ensure timely billingRespond to inquiries and grievances from clients, volunteers and community membersPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsRequires graduation from an accredited school of dentistry; Possession of valid D.D.S./D.M.D.License to practice in the State of CaliforniaStrong verbal and written proficiency in EnglishMust obtain TB clearance (within past 12 months) and complete background check upon hire.Current with vaccinations including latest Covid-19 vaccine and seasonal flu, and able to provide proof.PreferredOne-year or more experience in all phases of general dentistry and auxiliary utilizationExperience working in an FQHC or other type of Community Health Center.Experience working with the LGBTQ community and knowledge of the communities' specialized needKnowledge of HIV/AIDS, STIs, substance use, mental health, social service and the disparities that are experienced by communities of colorKnowledge of harm reduction and trauma informed care philosophiesBenefitsThis is a per-diem position and is not eligible for benefits.EEO StatementSan Francisco Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. San Francisco Community Health Center does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability status, gender identity, HIV status, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.LocationSan Francisco, CA