DENTIST

Essential Job Functions

• Performs general professional dental work including but not limited to examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, preventive care, oral health education, oral surgery (including simple surgical procedure), periodontics, endodontics (both anterior and posterior teeth), fixed prosthodontics (crowns and bridges), removable prosthodontics (partial and full dentures), space maintainers, and treatment of diseases, deformities, and neoplasms of the mouth according to the Dental Practice Act.
• Continue education to improve quality and broaden scope of care provided to NEMS clients.
• Refer cases to other capable dentist when necessary, to maintain standard of care.
• Maintain a high standard of care and abide to professional ethics.
• Aids when appropriate in the training of para-professional and non-medical personnel.
• Participate in the team approach to the provision of comprehensive health care to families and individuals enrolled with NEMS.
• Works cooperatively with other professionals and non-medical personnel in referring patients to appropriate services.
• Ensures that proper arrangement is made for the patient’s follow-up care.
• Fulfills NEMS Infection Control protocol, Medical Waste disposal protocol and Hazard Communication protocol.
• Provides dental health education, including oral hygiene instruction and dietary advice, to patients and to target groups of out-reach program.
• Performs dental screening for NEMS members.
• Builds relationships and fosters a high level of customer service.
• Utilizes and monitors effectiveness and efficiency of all equipment and supplies used in the delivery of services.
• A member of the dental peer review committee.
• Aid the department to develop and implement policies, protocol and procedures which are in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.
• Administers and prescribes anesthetics and medications.
• Ensures accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate confidentiality with patient charting and related recordkeeping and administrative functions as assigned.
• Provides leadership and direction to other dental clinic staff.
• Maintains meet or exceed all measurable standards of care, including overall clinical, quality, and productivity goals.
• Upholds and ensures compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
• Adheres to all Federal & Government regulations including the State Dental Board rules and regulations, HIPAA & OSHA regulations.
• Aid in in-service and on-going training of clinic staff.
• Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of dentistry recognized by the California State Board of Dental Examiners.
• Current License to practice dentistry in the State of California.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License required.
• Current documentation of Basic Life Support required.
• Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.
• Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin), Vietnamese, Spanish and other languages may be required depending on location.
• Fluency in other languages are an asset.