Dentistry, Full-Time Dentist

Dentist

APLA Health Dental Clinic Downtown Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA 90017

Salary Range $143,187.20 - $196,123.20 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level DDS/ DMD Travel Percentage None Category Health Care

The Dentist provides preventative, restorative, surgical, and prosthetic dental services to patients of APLA Health.

Adhere to all state, federal, and community laws and ethical standards that apply to dentists.

Examine, diagnose dental conditions, and provide the appropriate dental treatment for patients of APLA Dental services, Inc.

Attend all dental clinic and agency staff meetings.

Responsible for personal and professional compliance with all applicable state, federal, and local community clinic regulations regarding the practice of dentistry as well as those relating to personal issues, workplace safety, public health and confidentiality.

Be a visible representative of APLA Dental Services, Inc. in the community and occasionally network with other community-based organizations to help improve relationships and ensure maximum availability of resources for our patients.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of an evaluation process for the program to help address the needs of our patients and others living with HIV/AIDS.

Advocate for improved access to dental treatment for all people living with HIV/AIDS through collaboration with the APLA Public Policy Team.

Current license to practice dentistry issued by the Dental Board of California

At least one year of clinical dental practice experience

Experience with HIV/AIDS dental patients is preferred but not required

Clear record with Medi-Cal program and private dental insurance companies

Universal precautions and infection control

General dentistry

HIV/AIDS medical issues (preferred but not required)

Work effectively as a team member in a busy dental practice

Be self-motivated and maintain the commitment to excellence of APLA Dental Services, Inc.

This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.

The physical motions and the degree of mobility normally associated with the practice of dentistry will be performed on a repetitive basis. Occasionally lengthy rides on the dental van are required.

COVID-19 Vaccination or Medical/Religious Exemption required.

APLA Health: An Equal Opportunity Employer.