Dentist - General Practice

NHSC-approved site (clinicians here can apply for NHSC Loan Repayment) · dental HPSA score 21 · Federally Qualified Health Center

Recruiting Dentist to join our team in a community clinic setting. CA License; knowledge of FQHC standards, and agree with and uphold our mission. Respond Chief HR Officer 559 664-4158, email [email protected]

SUMMARY:

This exempt technical-professional position is responsible for the delivery of quality dental care for patients at Camarena Health. Under the direction of the COO, adheres to the mission, vision, goals and expectations of Camarena Health as set forth in the Employee Handbook.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITES

1. Focus on Direct Patient Care:

1.1 Prepares, provides and implements directed patient treatment plans in the Dental Department.

1.2 Responsible for the following Camarena Health Dental protocols and observance of health and safety regulations.

1.3 Participates in the supervision of support staff while performing dental services.

1.4 May provide input regarding the selection of dental staffing.

1.5 Responsible for initiating and reviewing patient referrals.

1.6 Assists the Chief Dental Officer or Chief Operations Officer in the planning and implementation of new dental programs.

1.7 Participates in on-call schedules.

1.8 Will provide phone triage on rotational basis approximately once every 3-5 months on weekends or during evening hours.

2. Medical Records

2.1 Record/dictate, in timely fashion, notes for each patient visit using SOAP format.

2.2 Will follow Medical Records guidelines for chart maintenance.

2.3 Provide accurate date on encounter form. Read and sign off on all medical records, lab results, and other patient data, prior to being filed in patient chart.

3. Focus on Corporate Expectations/Standards:

3.1 Attends and actively participates in all meetings (e.g., team meetings, department meetings, program meetings, case management meetings, employee staff meetings) and other activities as required or assigned.

3.2 Attends workshops/seminars as necessary to increase skills and knowledge to provide effective support.

3.3 Works flexible or extended hours where necessary.

3.4 Demonstrates awareness of, and compliance with, organizational mission and objective of Camarena Health to provide health care access and support services for all members of the community.

3.5 Other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor; duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally either verbally or in writing.

3.6 Maintains confidentiality and respect for information regarding patients and other team members; abides by Camarena Health Rules of Confidentiality.