General Dentist

*THIS POSITION IS ASSIGNED TO THE SHERMAN OAKS CLINIC*

**Mission**:
Since 1920, Eisner Health has operated as a quality focused non-profit community health center dedicated to improving the physical, social, and emotional well-being of the people in the communities we serve.

Take the next step in your career and join the Eisner Health team Founded in 1920, Eisner Health provides high-quality, integrated community healthcare to the underserved population in Downtown Los Angeles, Lynwood, Sherman Oaks, Panorama City, and Van Nuys. As one of the largest providers of accessible, free, or low-cost health and social services in the area, Eisner Health offers a wide variety of opportunities from which to choose. So don’t delay, we are waiting to hear from you

**Quick Facts**:
The Eisner Health Dentist will diagnose and treat problems with teeth and tissues in the mouth, giving advice and administering care to help prevent future problems. They provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care. They remove tooth decay, fill cavities, examine x-rays, place protective plastic sealants on children's teeth, and straighten and repair fractured teeth. They also perform a deep cleaning on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases. Dentists extract teeth and make models and measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth. They also administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications. The mobile team dentist will primarily work from the dental mobile unit.

This position requires complete understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Eisner Pediatric & Family Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrates behavior consistent with the core values of EISNER HEALTH. The employee shall support EISNER HEALTH’S strategic plan, goals, and direction of the performance improvement plan. As part of the dental mobile Team, the incumbent will help support any outreach coordinated events, promoting oral health. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations, including, but not limited to, Customer Service, Patient’s Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care, and EISNER HEALTH initiatives.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**
- Educates patients on oral health care.
- Examines teeth and diagnoses patients' dental conditions using tools such as X-rays.
- Assesses treatment options and confirms treatment plans with patients;
- Carries out clinical treatments, such as treating gum disease, restoring teeth affected by decay, and other services as needed.
- Recording of Patient’s Progress, Procedures, and Other Matters.
- Maintains patients' dental records;
- Completes continuing education courses as required by state licensing standards.
- Compliance with Productivity and Documentation Standards.
- Supervision
- In the clinic, the physician is expected to provide supervision and consultation to mid-level providers, interns, students, and healthcare providers in training as needed.
- Participates in EISNER HEALTH’S “Peer Review” program and provides an objective assessment of peers.
- You may be required to participate in Eisner’s mobile clinic, which would require you to take on rotating shifts as required. During a mobile clinic shift, you will travel to local off-site locations/partners with Dental Assistants.

**Requirements and Qualifications**:

- A degree in Dentistry from an accredited School of Dentistry.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in general dentistry.
- Current DEA License and CPR Certification required.
- Timely completion of continuing education required by state licensing requirements.
- Proficient in English and Spanish preferred.

**Benefits**:

- PTO Accrual rate of 7.08 hours per pay period (26 pay periods per year).
- 8 Paid Holidays.
- 40 hours of paid Jury Duty time per year.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision incurance (PPO option available).
- Health Reimbursement Account.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, & Transportation).
- Employer-Sponsored life insurance & long term disability.
- 30 covered visits for Chiropractic or Acupuncture visits.
- 401k plan

**EEO Statement**:
Eisner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Eisner Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, or veteran status.