LOCATION: San Leandro, CA
JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Chief Dental Officer performs all duties of Asian Health Services Staff Dentist.
Essential Job FunctionsPractices all aspects of general dentistry including:a. Preventive careb. Diagnosisc. Restorative dentistryd. Oral surgerye. Pediatric dentistryf. Periodonticsg. Endodonticsh. Prosthodonticsi. PedodonticsPerforms oral examinations and interprets X-rays.Provides various treatment procedures including treatment of mouth diseases, prophylactic procedures, restorations, and other treatment.Takes impressions, orders dentures and fits and adjusts dentures.Provide instructions for oral hygiene and dental care.Make orthodontic referral recommendations when necessary.Maintain complete and legible records of treatment and initials or signs all chart entries.Follow clinic protocols; assist in establishing and enforcing various protocols, maintaining high quality of service, and complying with OSHA guidelines and AHS health and safety measures.Assist in providing orientation and in-service training to other dental staff as requested and when appropriate.Takes the lead in observing professional ethics and standards of work and service.Maintain effective working relationships with patients, dental staff, and other agency personnel.Participate in community outreach activities as appropriate.Attend all required staff meetings.Participates in agency-wide quality improvement program processes and performance improvement teams to ensure excellence in the quality of services provided across the agency.General Agency/AHS DutiesFosters an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among clients and staff.Enforces clinic policies and procedures, including maintenance of client confidentiality under HIPAA privacy rules, to ensure that the principles of AHS are implemented.Plays an active role in planning organization-wide activities such as AHS general membership meetings, fundraisers, special clinic days and other events.Participates in general membership meetings, fundraisers and other public events, as required.Participates in outreach activities, agency advocacy, and serves on ad hoc committees, as requested.Attends AHS staff retreats and Board of Directors meetings, as required.Participates in agency-wide quality improvement program processes and performance improvement teams to ensure excellence in the quality of services provided across the agency.Minimum QualificationsMinimum ten years of professional experience.Must meet all CME requirements of the State of California.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree (M.A.) preferred, with a minimum of one year's medical office experience.Valid California Driver's License, insurance, and ability to travel as required to perform duties.CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Valid California license.Current DEA registrations.Current CPR certification.Physical & Work DemandsMust be able to lift up to 40 lbs and push up to 100 lbs (on wheels), must have vision adequate to read X-rays, charts, and other clinic documents, must have high manual dexterity, must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, bend, squat and sit, stand and twist/turn, and may be exposed to contagious/infectious diseases.$158,749.50 - $163,624.50 a year
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