Compassionate Dentist

Job Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Patient Care: Perform a range of dental care services, including diagnostic exams, preventive cleanings, restorative treatments, and extractions, ensuring all procedures are conducted safely and align with best practices.
• Patient Education and Advocacy: Educate patients on proper oral hygiene, preventive care, and dietary recommendations to support long-term dental health, tailoring advice to accommodate each patient's unique circumstances and barriers to healthcare.
• Collaborative Treatment Planning: Work closely with healthcare providers, case managers, and social service teams to develop integrated care plans that address both oral health and overall well-being, coordinating follow-up care as needed.
• Creating a Respectful and Safe Environment: Foster a welcoming and nonjudgmental atmosphere, treating all patients with dignity and respect, being sensitive to the social and emotional challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness and adapting communication to make patients feel comfortable and understood.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain detailed, confidential patient records and ensure documentation meets legal and regulatory standards, recording patient progress, treatment plans, and follow-up care needs.
• Equipment and Supply Management: Manage and maintain dental equipment, ensuring it is sanitized, properly stored, and functional, monitoring inventory levels of dental supplies and requesting replenishment as needed to ensure continuity of care.
• Quality Improvement and Training: Engage in continuous learning opportunities, staying updated on the latest dental techniques and trends in community health, providing informal training to support staff on basic dental hygiene practices and effective patient communication skills.
• Data Collection and Reporting: Assist with collecting and analyzing patient data to track the effectiveness of dental health initiatives, submitting reports on patient volumes, common treatment needs, and any observed health trends to help guide organizational program improvements.
• Supportive Counseling: Listen to patient concerns with empathy, especially for those who may be experiencing dental pain or fear of dental treatment, providing reassurance and explaining procedures in a way that reduces anxiety and promotes trust in the care process.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation (Kaiser and Blue Shield)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 401K with Company Matching
• 10 days vacation PTO/year
• 6 days sick PTO/year
• 10 days holiday PTO/year
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans