Dentist position opening in: Yuba City, CA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Yuba City, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/15/24
**Dentist opening in CA**
**Located in Yuba City, 40m to Sacramento**
**Full Time Position**
**GENERAL PURPOSE**
The Dentist is responsible for providing quality dental care for Group Health patients. Along with treating dental patients diseases, a strong emphasis shall be placed on the education and prevention of oral disease processes.
**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES**
1) Practices general dentistry including:
a. Preventive care OHI, sealants, etc.
b. Diagnosis- treatment plans, referrals, follow-ups
c. Restorative dentistry
d. Oral surgery
e. Periodontics
f. Endodontics
g. Prosthodontics fixed and removable
2) Make specialty orthodontic referral recommendations when necessary
3) Follow clinic protocols
4) Maintains complete and legible records of treatment and initial or sign all chart entries
5) Complies with OSHA, and HIPPA guidelines
6) Stay updated on ICD diagnostic, and billing codes
7) Still maintain quality productivity standards as determined by the CDO
8) Meets all the contractual requirements
9) Attends mandatory meetings
10) Other duties as assigned by supervisor
**QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS**
1) Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients and all Group Healths staff, Board of Directors and vendors
2) Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions
3) Strive to learn more and is receptive to learning different ways of doing things
4) Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Group Health
**PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES**
1) Valid license to practice dentistry in the State of California
2) Current DEA registration
3) Current CPR certificate
4) One year experience recommended
5) Meets all CME requirements as required by the State of California
6) Demonstrate clear knowledge of Group Healths clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols
**COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS**
1) Must have neat and legible handwriting
2) Must be able to interact with patients courteously and calmly
3) 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:
1) Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels)
2) Must have adequate vision to read memos, charts and other clinic documents
3) Must have high manual dexterity
4) 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
5) May be exposed to contagious/infectious diseases
**About the area**
Beautiful country living with a family focused diverse community! Our locations are within driving distance to Sacramento - close enough to enjoy the excitement and benefits of the Capital City, without giving up the clean air and friendly lifestyle of a small rural community. We are approximately two hours from the mountains of Lake Tahoe or the Bay of San Francisco.