Dentist

About the role

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is a leading community health center providing comprehensive care to over 227,000 patients annually, with a special focus on uninsured and low-income individuals. With more than 90 sites across San Diego County, FHCSD offers a wide array of services including adult care, pediatrics, dental, vision, and behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards.
• Consults when appropriate and refers patients as necessary to dental specialists and/or medical providers.
• Instructs and clinically supervises dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other para-professional personnel.
• Participates in developing and reviewing dental treatment protocols, audit procedures, and quality assurance procedures.
• Provides dental care to patients, including root canal therapy, restorative (operative and fixed and removal prosthodontics), and oral surgery (simple and surgical).
• Uses resources efficiently; practices dentistry in a cost-effective manner.

Requirements

• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training.
• DEA license.
• General practice residency or equivalent of 2 years clinical experience preferred.
• Graduate of accredited Dental School.
• Licence from the State of California as a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) or a Doctor of Medical Dentistry (D.M.D.) required.
• Membership in American Academy of General Dentistry preferred.

Specialized Skills (including Language)

• Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups.
• Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and independently.
• Basic computer literacy to comply with department needs and expectations (e.g., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc.).
• Bilingual in Spanish/English strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to perform, relevant dental practices, protocol, trends, and best practices.
• Effective training and coaching skills; ability to drive results and achieve objectives through others.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of, and ability to adhere to, scope of practice.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $178,000.00 - $242,000.00. FHCSD offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Full Time
• Retail Plan with 50% Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
• Annual Raises and Career Growth

For more information on our benefits, visit: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net).