Dentist; RHC

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Dental Director, the Dentist provides dental services to Rolling Hills Clinic patients as permitted by the State of California licensure and coordinates dental administrative procedures with the Dental Clinic Manager. Travel between Rolling Hills Clinic sites may be required to address staffing needs and shortages.

• Provide high quality dental services to clinic patients.
• Stay up to date with new dental techniques.
• Coordinate and supervise staff functions during patient care.
• Participate in the annual review and update of the Dental Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Assist in developing and proposing new dental policies with the Dental Director.
• Keep the Dental Clinic Manager well‑informed of current Dental Department activities.
• Interpret dental radiographs accurately and communicate findings.
• Supervise hygienists in dental prophylaxis and fluoride treatment.
• Conduct complete dental examinations and create treatment plans.
• Diagnose and treat dental illnesses, diseases, and disorders.
• Perform extractions, surgical procedures, endodontics, prosthetics, periodontics, and restorative services within scope.
• Refer patients for specialized dental care as needed.
• Prepare patients for dental services and instruct on post‑treatment care.
• Perform procedures with patient comfort in mind; answer questions as needed.
• Actively participate in assigned meetings.
• Maintain positive public relations with patients, guests, and staff.
• Obtain and record medical/dental histories for registration updates.
• Perform dental lab procedures as needed.
• Safely perform all duties and follow required protective protocols.
• Maintain compliance with ergonomic safety standards.
• Ensure all duties are performed with utmost regard for health and safety.
• Take corrective safety actions when needed.
• See a minimum of 12 members per day and complete documentation in the EDR system by end of shift.
• Collaborate as a dental team, assisting providers as needed (members, refills, approval queue, inbox).
• Manage members with behavioral or handicapping conditions.
• Ensure completion of medication refills for dental procedures before patient dismissal.
• Maintain licensure, DEA certification, and board certification if applicable.
• Fulfill and maintain credentialing and privileging requirements internally and externally.
• Provide comprehensive, high quality dental services to all members, regardless of background.
• Consider cultural, psychological, social, and environmental factors in treatment plans.
• Participate in training other dental personnel as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

• Diploma from an accredited School of Dentistry.
• New dental student graduates will be considered.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Advanced training or board certification in a dental specialty (e.g., pediatric dentistry, endodontics, or oral surgery).
• Experience working in a community clinic or with underserved populations.
• Familiarity with Indian Health Services or tribal dental programs.

Licenses/Certificates

• Valid California license to practice dentistry.
• Current DEA Controlled Substance Registration.
• Valid CPR Certification.
• Valid California Driver’s License.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Pre‑employment drug testing.
• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance through Federal, State, and Child Abuse Index.

Working Environment – Work is performed in a health clinic setting. Noise level is usually low to moderate. The position involves working with blood‑borne pathogens and requires OSHA training. Standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, and fax machines are used.

Physical Demands – The employee must regularly talk and hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally stands, lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds, and may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.