The dentist provides high-quality general dental care, including examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of dental conditions. They are also responsible for implementing quality improvement procedures and maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a valid D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree and a license to practice dentistry in the State of California. Experience in general dentistry and working within community health centers is preferred.
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Job description
Dentist - Per Diem
About Us
San 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 You
You 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 Summary
The 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 Responsibilities
Educate clients on preventative dental care and the causes and treatment of dental problems
Treat oral diseases and collaborate with primacy care providers about medical/dental treatment plans
Examine 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 plan
Perform oral exams, restorations, extractions, and prophylactic work
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective service
Write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications
Design, make or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as bridges or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for dental assistants
Refer to oral surgery for oral diseases, grafting, biopsies and oral cavity resection
Attend all staff and department meetings
Implement QI/QA procedures, conduct QI/QA assessments, monitor QI/QA outcomes and update procedures as needed to achieve and/or surpass agency’s thresholds
Complete required documentation in the EMR to ensure timely billing
Respond to inquiries and grievances from clients, volunteers and community members
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Requires graduation from an accredited school of dentistry; Possession of valid D.D.S. /D.M.D.
License to practice in the State of California
Strong verbal and written proficiency in English
Must 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.
Preferred
One-year or more experience in all phases of general dentistry and auxiliary utilization
Experience working in an FQHC or other type of Community Health Center.
Experience working with the LGBTQ community and knowledge of the communities’ specialized need
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, STIs, substance use, mental health, social service and the disparities that are experienced by communities of color
Knowledge of harm reduction and trauma informed care philosophies
Benefits
This is a per-diem position and is not eligible for benefits.
EEO Statement
San 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.
