Dentist

Primary Objective

The Dentist will provide routine and emergency dental services to MNHC patients with the highest standards of quality and customer service. Services include diagnosis and treatment planning, general restorative procedures, crown and bridge construction, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics, and minor oral surgery.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment plans, general restorative procedures, crown and bridge construction, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics and minor oral surgery.
• Initiate and interpret x-ray and lab studies.
• Administer and prescribe anesthetics and medications.
• Refer patients for specialty care to other clinic programs or outside agencies when appropriate.
• Supervise Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist as needed.
• Congduct follow-up patient care
• Provide dental and oral health education to patients and families.
• Assist in reviewing clinic productivity, scheduling procedures, and establishing guidelines for care and treatment.
• Teach and train patients and staff on illness prevention
• Actively participate in community dental programs.
• Assist with in-service and on-going training of clinic staff
• Build relationships and foster a high level of customer service.
• Manage difficult clients and patients, demonstrating interpersonal savvy and influence skills.
• Exercise professional judgment in the performance of services provided consistent with the organization’s policies and the standards of the dental profession.
• Demonstrate high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of dentistry and associated charting requirements.
• Perform assigned dental tasks using high level of skills and ability.
• Utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval with proficiency.
• Utilize and monitor effectiveness and efficiency of all equipment and supplies used in the delivery of services.
• Communicate frequently with others in verbal and written communication format.
• Implement and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
• Other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Quality of Work

• Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines.
• Regularly procedures accurate, thorough, professional work, with little or no mistakes.
• Writes and speak effectively.
• Openness and honesty.
• Able to manage multiple projects and determine project urgency in a practical way.
• Uses goals to guide actions and creates detailed action plans.
• Treats all employees with dignity, respect, and demonstrate appreciation of cultural differences.
• Takes immediate action to correct any unsafe situation.
• Promotes team effort in all activities and uses a team approach to problem solving.
• Understands and embraces the mission and strategic initiatives of the institution.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• DDS or DMD Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Valid license to practice dentistry in California.
• Demonstrated expertise in relevant dental practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned.
• Demonstrated knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations.
• Experience/Knowledge of JCAHO accreditation process and requirements, as well as all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a community health center environment.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.
• Proficiency in knowledge of office management, use of computers, software packages, and office machines.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Benefits

• Annual 4% COLA increase
• 401(k) retirement savings plan includes a company contribution
• Vacation: 3 weeks annually
• Paid educational leave: 40 hours annually
• Medical insurance: zero out-of-pocket expense under the base plan
• Dental and vision insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Life insurance includes a free basic policy with an optional voluntary plan
• Paid time off includes 12 paid holidays, a birthday holiday, two floating holidays and 12 sick days per year
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• Commuter benefits

About the Role

The Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC) is a non-profit, multi-site community health organization offering comprehensive health services in the Mission and Excelsior Districts of San Francisco. The center offers primary health care services, adult medicine, pediatrics, family planning, OB/GYN, HIV and homeless services. We advocate for health equity and deliver innovative, high-quality services responsive to the neighborhoods and diverse communities we serve.

Requirements

To apply, please visit our website at www.mnhc.org. For more information about our organization, please contact us at info@mnhc.org.