Dentist

Spanish Language Proficiency Highly Preferred Schedule: 5 days Per week- 1-2 Saturdays per month Location: Primarily in Watsonville. 1-2 Saturdays per month in Santa Cruz CA Dental License Required 5K sign-on bonus and up to 5K relocation Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Lead Dentist, performs patient care, treatment planning and referrals. Essential Functions/Responsibilities Coordinates the implementation of dental functions to meet patient care needs and industry and agency standards Appraises patient dental needs and correctional methods. Provides dental services to patients, including the application of fillings, extractions, x-rays, restorations, surgery, and dental prostheses, as appropriate, and diagnoses and treats oral lesions. Reviews rules and standards and may recommend changes in departmental policies and procedures, as appropriate. Supervises dental assistants at chair side to ensure the application of proper dental techniques and methods. Maintains patient records in chart of all dental services rendered. Attends doctor’s meetings. Consults with patient physician where appropriate. Complete periodic chart reviews Other duties as assigned Education, Qualifications, and/or Experience Must possess a valid and unencumbered dental license from the Dental Board of California Significant experience with surgery and dental prosthetics preferred Must be available to work most Saturdays. Skills/Specialized Knowledge · Demonstrated leadership qualities · Strong written, interpersonal and oral communication skills · Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines · Ability to be creative, well-organized, detail oriented, flexible and self-starting. · A compassionate style of management and commitment to develop team involvement. Additional Information CalHealthCares: Up-to $300,000.00 in loan repayment assistance for a 5 year commitment. For additional details, go to https://www.phcdocs.org/Programs/CalHealthCares NHSC: $50,000.00 loan repayment assistance for a two year commitment (renewable after the initial two years). For additional details, go to https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-loan-repayment-program Equal Opportunity Employer Statement We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process, in accordance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).