Dentist

Job DetailsJob Location

• Redding -
• Redding,
• CA 96002Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeSalary
• Range: $160,000.00 - $191,000.00
• Salary/yearJob
• Shift:
• DayJob
• Category: Health Care Hill Country Community Clinic

Job Description

Job Title: Dentist/DMD FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Director of Operations Hours/Location: M-F, 8am-5pm Redding and Round Mountain ABOUT US: Hill Country Community Clinic is a mission driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). We serve diverse and underserved communities across Shasta County and surrounding areas through integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment services. Hill Country is in the heart of far Northern California, situated on the edge of the breath-taking Cascade Mountain Range. Nearby areas offer world class outdoor activities, including blue-ribbon fly-fishing streams, boating, mountain biking and skiing. For the avid outdoorsman and those seeking the tranquility of the outdoors, this is the place for you! We are also only a few hours’ drive away from the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Reno, Nevada; one of the most stunning stretches of the Pacific Coast; and multiple National Parks.

Position Summary

Hill Country Community Clinic is currently seeking a full-time General Dentist (DDS/DMD) to join our integrated, whole person care team. Hill Country is a Federally Qualified Health Center that attracts mission driven individuals who are very passionate about serving the underserved population of Shasta County. The Redding location is a twelve-chair operation that is open Monday through Friday. The Round Mountain location is an eight-chair operation and is open Monday through Thursday. Our dental staff rotate between both locations to optimize care coordination and department calibration so that the patient experience is seamless regardless of the location they prefer to receive care. Our team is a caring group of diverse individuals dedicated to the same vision: providing high quality care and positive patient experiences to all members of our community. We offer a generous benefits package in addition to competitive compensation: $160K to $191K - based on experience Paid malpractice insurance Medical, dental, vision and life insurance NHSC loan repayment - current HPSA score of 25 Generous PTO accrual, paid bereavement, paid jury duty, 40 hours of CME and 40 hours sick time 403B retirement Paid license and DEA renewal fees REQUIREMENTS: Active California Dental License, free of disciplinary action Active DEA Current Basic Life Support Must have excellent working knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, principles, theories, techniques and practices of dentistry. Must have ability to perform all necessary duties involved in dental hygienist protocol and procedures; as well as those of dental assistant. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned which may become essential to the position. Performs dental services for residents including oral examinations, prophylaxis, fillings, extractions, anterior root canals, periodontal surgery, root canals, crowns and bridges; takes and interprets radiographs; performs follow-up services. Diagnoses dental condition, evaluates oral health, plans and provides treatment. Writes, implements, and provides documentation of individual client's treatment; maintains records to comply with federal requirements and writes reports indicative of progress or regression. Prepare and/or process documents; review for accuracy and completeness; update information and/or evaluate against policy; compare elements for consistency or logical relationships, etc. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc. Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations. Conducts conferences with defendants and/or attorneys, negotiate settlements, and testify in court. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs activities of dental personnel in delivering care and treatment to patients and plans. BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS: Adhere to Policies and Procedures. Participate in team systems. Perform duties ethically. Maintain client confidentiality. Demonstrate ability to re-prioritize duties as needs arise. Use time efficiently. Be responsible for internal/external client satisfaction. Display flexibility in accepting, changing, and carrying out assignments. Maintain a neat, clean, and safe work environment throughout facility. Ability to communicate with team members effectively and professionally. Perform job duties in a quality manner. LANGUAGE ABILITY: Must have highest level language skills. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, attorneys, judges, and/or boards of directors. MATH ABILITY: Must have intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY: Must have very high reasoning skills. Ability to independently assess the nature and extent of dental, periodontics, and associated conditions and pathology, and formulate effective therapeutic treatment plans. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions. COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite. Must have knowledge of medical management software. EQUIPMENT SKILLS: Working knowledge of all standard dental equipment necessary to perform duties. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is an indoor business and dental office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with normal dental equipment noises and business office noises, computers, printers and phones. While performing the duties of this job, employees may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and work near moving mechanical parts; occasionally be exposed to risks of radiation via x-rays, electrical shock and vibration, and chemicals. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Employees are frequently required to stand, sit and walk. Employees are occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch, and smell. Employees will frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Employees must utilize close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.