full-time 6 days ago
Dentist, Per Diem (San Diego County)
Neighborhood Healthcare
Escondido, CA 92025
77.55 - 124.08/hr
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Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.
As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you.
ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE
The Dentist works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing dental services to patients. This role will perform dental procedures and services to patients based on initial dental assessment and plans. In addition, this role will impart health education information and techniques to patients.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Patient Care
Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients
Assesses dental needs and refer patients to dental specialists or medical providers as needed, using medical staff protocols for referral, follow-up, and quality assurance
Provides comprehensive dental care, services, and preventive health education/techniques to patients in compliance with standard procedures
Performs dental procedures and services that are within the approved sills profile and/or scope of practice
Observes, assesses, and records patients’ symptoms, reactions, and treatments progress
Prescribes medications and provides patients with pertinent medication instructions, as needed
Team Support
Works with dental team to facilitate prescription refills and paperwork completion
Provides dental backup to NHC dental sites and clinicians, as needed and available
Provides supervision, consultations, instructions to Dental Assistants and other health care delivery team members in NHC dental sites, as needed
Serves as preceptor to dental and paraprofessional students placed with NHC
Clinical Administration
Accepts additional patients into the schedule, as needed
Accommodates patients with urgent dental needs, including walk-ins
Minimizes rescheduling of patients; provides instructions if necessary
Completes and submits daily billing to reflect accurate coding and charges of all services rendered
Works with management on improving efficiency, patient flow, program development, and revenues
Maintains necessary credentialing, licensure, and continuing education requirements
Assists management with employee evaluations for the Dental PSRs or Dental Assistants, as needed
Participates in audits, peer reviews, patient satisfactions, protocol developments, meetings, and in-servicing trainings
Contributes to the success of NHC by participating in quality improvement activities
Completes legible and legally defensible dental records
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Doctorate degree in Dental Medicine (DMD) or Dental Surgery (DDS) required
Valid CA Dental License required
Valid DEA license and current CPR/AED certification required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification though an American Heart Association (AHA)- Approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
AHA- approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques.
Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with principles and practices of modern dentistry and oral surgery
Knowledgeable about and experience with dental terminology and dental science
Knowledgeable about and experience with theories, methods, and procedures for the prevention of dental diseases and the required corrective treatment
Knowledgeable of current principles, method, and procedures for the delivery of dental evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment Knowledge of ethical, and legal standards for the delivery of dental care
Knowledgeable of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aides and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage
Ability to develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients
Ability to provides hands-on dental care in a variety of settings while achieving the highest levels of appropriateness, quality, efficiency, accessibility, and responsiveness
Ability to perform in high volume and emergency situations
Knowledge of community-based dental environment
Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!
Pay range: $77.55 to $124.08 per hour depending on experience, education and additional qualifications.
Compensation Disclosure:
The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you.
ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE
The Dentist works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing dental services to patients. This role will perform dental procedures and services to patients based on initial dental assessment and plans. In addition, this role will impart health education information and techniques to patients.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Patient Care
Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients
Assesses dental needs and refer patients to dental specialists or medical providers as needed, using medical staff protocols for referral, follow-up, and quality assurance
Provides comprehensive dental care, services, and preventive health education/techniques to patients in compliance with standard procedures
Performs dental procedures and services that are within the approved sills profile and/or scope of practice
Observes, assesses, and records patients’ symptoms, reactions, and treatments progress
Prescribes medications and provides patients with pertinent medication instructions, as needed
Team Support
Works with dental team to facilitate prescription refills and paperwork completion
Provides dental backup to NHC dental sites and clinicians, as needed and available
Provides supervision, consultations, instructions to Dental Assistants and other health care delivery team members in NHC dental sites, as needed
Serves as preceptor to dental and paraprofessional students placed with NHC
Clinical Administration
Accepts additional patients into the schedule, as needed
Accommodates patients with urgent dental needs, including walk-ins
Minimizes rescheduling of patients; provides instructions if necessary
Completes and submits daily billing to reflect accurate coding and charges of all services rendered
Works with management on improving efficiency, patient flow, program development, and revenues
Maintains necessary credentialing, licensure, and continuing education requirements
Assists management with employee evaluations for the Dental PSRs or Dental Assistants, as needed
Participates in audits, peer reviews, patient satisfactions, protocol developments, meetings, and in-servicing trainings
Contributes to the success of NHC by participating in quality improvement activities
Completes legible and legally defensible dental records
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Doctorate degree in Dental Medicine (DMD) or Dental Surgery (DDS) required
Valid CA Dental License required
Valid DEA license and current CPR/AED certification required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification though an American Heart Association (AHA)- Approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
AHA- approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques.
Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with principles and practices of modern dentistry and oral surgery
Knowledgeable about and experience with dental terminology and dental science
Knowledgeable about and experience with theories, methods, and procedures for the prevention of dental diseases and the required corrective treatment
Knowledgeable of current principles, method, and procedures for the delivery of dental evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment Knowledge of ethical, and legal standards for the delivery of dental care
Knowledgeable of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aides and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage
Ability to develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients
Ability to provides hands-on dental care in a variety of settings while achieving the highest levels of appropriateness, quality, efficiency, accessibility, and responsiveness
Ability to perform in high volume and emergency situations
Knowledge of community-based dental environment
Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!
Pay range: $77.55 to $124.08 per hour depending on experience, education and additional qualifications.
Compensation Disclosure:
The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
About Neighborhood Healthcare
Neighborhood Healthcare provides comprehensive healthcare services throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties. They offer a wide range of medical and wellness programs with a focus on community impact and positive change.