General Dentist Job Chico area,California USA,Dental / Dentistry

Job Details

Job Location:

Chico Dental - Chico, CA 95926

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $ - $ Salary

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

The Dentist is responsible for providing quality dental care for Ampla Health patients. Along with treating dental patient’s diseases, a strong emphasis shall be placed on the education and prevention of oral disease processes.

MAIN

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Practices general dentistry including:

Preventive care – OHI, sealants, etc.
Diagnosis- treatment plans, referrals, follow-ups
Restorative dentistry
Oral surgery
Periodontics
Endodontics
Prosthodontics – fixed and removable

Make specialty orthodontic referral recommendations when necessary

Follow clinic protocols

Maintains complete and legible records of treatment and initial or sign all chart entries

Complies with OSHA, and HIPPA guidelines

Stay updated on ICD diagnostic, and billing codes

Still maintain quality productivity standards as determined by the CDO

Meets all the contractual requirements

Attends mandatory meetings

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS:

Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Ampla Health’s staff, Board of Directors and vendors

Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions

Strive to learn more and is receptive to learning different ways of doing things

Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Valid license to practice dentistry in the State of California

Current DEA registration

Current CPR certificate

One year experience recommended

Meets all CME requirements as required by the State of California

Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health’s clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols

COMMUNICATIONS

SKILLS:

Must have neat and legible handwriting

Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly

Must be able to interact with the public

WORKING CONDITIONS &

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works well with patients, co-worker and vendors in a generally comfortable environment office. Employee must possess the following physical requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels)
Must have adequate vision to read memos, charts and other clinic documents
Must have high manual dexterity
Must be able to reach above shoulder level to work. Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting, turning
May be exposed to contagious/infectious diseases