Dientes Community Dental- Pediatric Dentist

****$15,000.00 Sign-On Bonus****

Santa Cruz, CA - Onsite - Full Time

$210,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Site Lead Dentist, performs patient care, treatment planning and referrals.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Perform patient care, treatment planning and referrals for the pediatric and adolescent population (ages 0-18.)

• Provide dental care and services to patients, including examination, radiographs, preventative care, fillings, extractions, restorations, pulp therapy, crowns, and space maintainers

• Coordinate the implementation of dental functions in order to meet patient care needs and industry and agency standards

• Coach and mentor dental assistants at chair side to ensure the application of proper dental techniques and methods.

• Utilize training to appropriately manage behavioral issues based on the patient’s needs including behavioral guidance, stabilization techniques, nitrous oxide, and sedation.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• A passion for our mission

• Commitment to safety and patient centered care

• High value for continuing education, quality, compassion, teamwork and fun!

• A valid license to practice dentistry in California

• Professional Liability Insurance

• Must be available to work some Saturdays

• Must LOVE working with children!

• Current CPR certification, proof of current TB test, Hepatitis Vaccine, and recent physical exam

• Computer literate and have experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

• Possession of up-to-date CPR certification and completion of yearly OSHA training

• Certificate of completion from a CODA-accredited Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program

Preferred:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

• Experience working with children

• Experience with Dentrix and other database programs

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Willingness to be trained and have the ability to retain information of the assigned duties and responsibilities listed in this job description

• Strong organizational skills and technical acumen to carry out assigned duties.

• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

• Superior customer service /patient care skills

• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with demonstrated dedication to excellence. Personal integrity manifested in a positive and credible image

• Established comfort working with diverse cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences

Work Environment/Other

• Clinic/Patient Care/Dental Environment

1. Visit our website www.dientes.org

2. In the About section drop down-you will find Careers

3. Select Open Opportunities

4. Select the position

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