DENTIST

Dentist

Department/Care Stream: Dental

Reporting Structure:

Timecard Approver: Center Manager

Primary: Dental Director

Secondary:  Operational Dental Director

Location:  Varies

Status: Full-time or part-time

FLSA: Exempt

Pay Range:  $179,100 – 232,830/yr
EEO-1:  Professional

Organization Information

WellSpace's mission is "achieving regional health through high quality comprehensive care." We believe that everyone deserves to be seen, no matter who you are, where you come from, where you work or what place you call home. At WellSpace, we see you! 

We are driven to serve the whole person through comprehensive, integrated care, spanning medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services across the region. We do this by building a team of exceptional colleagues who are dedicated to our mission and becoming part of the communities we serve.

As the region's largest Community Health System, WellSpace utilizes a Confluence Model to integrate an internal network of healthcare modalities, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC), Drug Medi-Cal and Specialty Mental Health programs, California's second largest 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Center, an independent Risk Bearing Organization (WellSpace Nexus), and more into a seamless confluence of care.

To ensure the highest quality of care, WellSpace is accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care, Behavioral Health and as a CCBHC. Further, it is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home and a Behavioral Health Home. WellSpace's crisis programs are accredited by the American Association of Suicidology and the International Council for Helplines.

Position Summary

The individual in this position will be responsible for providing clinical dental services and preventive dental care in our dental health centers.

Required Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited school of dentistry; possession of valid DDS/DMD License to practice in the State of California.
• Current DEA, CPR, and other certificates; meets all continuing education requirements. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of general and pediatric dentistry. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to apply modern methods and practices of general four-handed dentistry.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision for patient care and follow-up, and with high productivity.
• Fluency in additional languages preferred.
• Commitment to HIPAA and ability to abide by standards of professional ethics and maintain confidentiality.  
• Adherence to infection control procedures, including but not limited to, standard precautions of temperature monitoring, hand washing, symptom self-monitoring, masking and social distancing.
• Assist and support the Center/Department/Program to meet standards of High Reliability.
• Must be willing to successfully complete the credentialing & privileging process.
• Travel as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

• Examines individuals of all ages requesting care, diagnoses their dental/oral conditions, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental/oral treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines;
• Records patient-dentist as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided;
• Performs dental treatment and treats oral diseases; refers cases when appropriate; confers with physicians regarding medical/dental problems.
• Educates patients and parents in the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention.
• Attends regular staff meetings.
• Keeps clinical and other records regarding services provided, supplies and materials used.
• Exercises professional judgment in the performance of services provided consistent with WellSpace Health’s policies and the standards of the dental profession.
• Assists in the provision of technical assistance and health education to the community as requested.
• Assists in the coordination and integration of the organization’s dental programs and services with other organizational programs and services for the welfare of WSH patients.
• Responsible for personal full compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dental Director.

Benefits

Successful candidate will receive regionally competitive salary, above average health benefits at reduced costs, company paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement.

• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Flexible Spending Program
• Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers
• Professional development hours offered annually

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of a medical clinic environment.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and arms to reach.  The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.   The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care.  The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.

WellSpace Health is committed to the principles of equal employment.  We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.  It is the intent of WellSpace Health to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.  WellSpace Health is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

                                             WellSpace Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $179,100 - $232,830