Dentist - Per Diem

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country, operating more than 90 sites across San Diego County.

Responsibilities

• Completes all required documentation accurately, promptly, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements.
• 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 paraprofessional personnel.
• Participates in developing and reviewing dental treatment protocols, audit procedures, and quality assurance procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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; cost-effectively practices dentistry.

Requirements

• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advanced Resuscitation Training.
• DEA license.
• General practice residency or equivalent of 2 years clinical experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Dental School.
• A license from the State of California as a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) or a Doctor of Medical Dentistry (D.M.D.) is required.
• Membership in the American Academy of General Dentistry is preferred.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law (limits of $100,000 are recommended). An acceptable driving record is also required.
• Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required.

Skills

• 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).
• 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, the scope of practice.

Pay

$85.58 - $116.35 per hour.

Benefits

Extensive benefits package available. More information can be found at FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub.