Dentist - Community Health Specialist

2 weeks ago

Los Angeles, California, United States JWCH Institute Full time
About JWCH Institute:
JWCH Institute is a nonprofit organization and a recognized Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to improving the health status and well-being of underserved populations in the Los Angeles area. Our mission is to provide or coordinate comprehensive health care, health education, services, and research to enhance the lives of our community members.

Job Summary:
As a Dentist at JWCH Institute, you will provide preventive and primary dental care consistent with the Dentist's training and experience in a community health clinic setting to patients of the clinic. This role will involve working closely with a multidisciplinary team to improve the oral health of the community while ensuring a high standard of care.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Conduct thorough dental exams, diagnose conditions, and prescribe or administer appropriate treatments in line with clinical protocols and guidelines.
  2. Perform or oversee procedures such as exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, and crowns, and make referrals to specialists as needed.
  3. Deliver high-quality dental care, addressing patient concerns and developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  4. Educate patients on effective oral hygiene practices and preventive care.
  5. Design and implement community outreach programs to enhance dental health awareness and accessibility.
  6. Maintain precise and comprehensive patient records, including medical histories, treatment plans, and progress notes.
  7. Ensure records comply with all relevant regulations and standards.
  8. Partner with healthcare professionals, including medical staff and social workers, to provide integrated care and support for patients' overall health and well-being.
  9. Adhere to health and safety regulations, including infection control protocols and patient confidentiality standards.
  10. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of infection control and sterile techniques.
  11. Participate in community events and health fairs to raise awareness of dental health and expand access to care.
  12. Accurately document all patient interactions and treatments in dental records.
  13. Complete patient referrals and other required paperwork as needed.
  14. Travel as necessary to meet operational needs and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chief Dental Officer to support organizational goals and objectives.
  15. Continuously update skills and knowledge through continuing education and professional development.
  16. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and clinic regulations and protocols related to dentistry.
  17. Oversee Dental Department compliance with infection control and safety guidelines.
  18. Collaborate with support staff, the lead provider, and the Clinic Administrator to achieve efficiency, satisfaction, and productivity goals.
Requirements:
  1. Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school.
  2. Current and valid dental license in CA.
  3. 1-2 years of experience in clinical dentistry, preferably in a community health or underserved setting.
  4. Strong clinical skills with the ability to diagnose and treat a wide range of dental issues.
  5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  6. Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
  7. Current DEA Certificate.
  8. Current CPR/BLS Certification from American Heart Association
  9. Ability to travel from site to site as needed.
  10. Experience in working with clients and staff from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural background.
  11. Experience with Next-Gen/EDR or Dentrix is preferred.
  12. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
Benefits: JWCH Institute offers competitive salaries for all positions. Employees working 30 hours per week or more receive a monthly allowance that can be applied toward medical, dental, and vision premiums. JWCH also provides a partially funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), life insurance policies, accidental death and dismemberment policies, short-term and long-term disability plans, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care, employee assistance programs (EAP), generous sick leave plans, vacation time (PTO), 13 paid holidays, a 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan, mileage reimbursement, employee parking, and more.

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