Dentist (On-Call) - Integrated Care Center Clinic

About the role

The Integrated Care Center Clinic is a federally qualified health center that provides comprehensive care including primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment. We serve those most in need, such as those experiencing homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorders, and chronic medical conditions. We offer team-based care in an integrated setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintains full appointment schedule for office practice and other settings.
• Provides a full range of general dental services within the dentist’s defined scope of training.
• Utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment techniques.
• Refers patients to specialists and relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of dental technical and support staff as required.
• Fulfills departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Maintains necessary credentialing, licensure, and continuing education requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in general dentistry.
• Current Dental licensure in the state of California.
• Valid DEA license to prescribe narcotics.
• Current First Aid & CPR certification.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern dentistry and oral surgery.
• Thorough knowledge of dental terminology and dental science.
• Thorough understanding of the theories, methods, and procedures for the prevention of dental diseases and the required corrective treatment.
• Knowledge of community-based dental environment.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of dental evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of ethical and legal standards for the delivery of dental care.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aides and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Desired familiarity with other community agencies in the Bay area to make appropriate referrals.
• Understanding of harm reduction philosophy and ability to provide non-judgmental, client-centered services.

Exemptions

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Must complete background check and Livescan. Covid-19 vaccine and booster is required for this position.