Dentist (Full-Time)

Who We Are.

We are a collaborative community practice, with locations in Buena Park, Fullerton, Anaheim, Orange, and the High Desert.

We believe that everyone should have access to high quality comprehensive medical care, regardless of their ability to pay.

Our health centers use a team-based model of care that includes family medicine, obstetrics, women’s health, oral and vision care, preventative and educational health, mental health, patient advocacy, case management, and community health.

Most of our patients live below 200% of the Federal Poverty level and are best served in Spanish.

Through our origins with St.

Joseph Health, we have provided care to low-income families since the 1980s, maintaining a commitment to serving our most vulnerable neighbors with high-quality, nationally recognized care.

Our work is rooted in our values of Justice, Excellence, Dignity, and Compassion.

You'd be a great fit here if the following skills apply to you: You are patient-centered - you exhibit warmth, friendliness, calm and take initiative to solve problems You treat others with dignity and respect You value the work we do, with a high regard for ethical practices, care, and patience You are collaborative, adaptive, and diligent You know the balance of being light-hearted, professional, and can prioritize competing tasks You can use computers (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and are open to learning what you do not know Position is location in Fullerton, however, must be available to work in multiple locations: Anaheim, Buena Park and Orange Willing to work one Saturday per month (with one day flexed during the work week) You are reliable Essential Functions: Responsible for providing general dental professional services for the St.

Jude Neighborhood Health Centers.

Insures a high level of patient and family satisfaction with services.

Meets with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns, perform regular cleanings, preventative and restorative procedures.

Screens patients for HIV Risks and HIV.

Applies helpful agents to teeth, such as sealants and fluoride.

Prescribes medications for dental problems, such as antibiotics.

Give patients sedatives or anesthesia prior to administering treatments.

Ordering diagnostic measures, such as x-rays, models, etc.

Uses tools, such as drills, probes, brushes, or mirrors, to examine and treat teeth and mouth.

Maintains complete and accurate records of care provided, submits charges in a timely manner and reflective of care delivered.

Managing and communicating with other staff members to provide care to patients.

Provides professional oversight and training for dental assistants.

Participates in dental quality initiatives and chart reviews.

Meets established clinic productivity standards.

Ensures adequate coverage of dental clinics with other clinic dentists.

Must be willing to travel between multiple clinics Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.