Dentist

Job Description

About SAC Health:

SAC Health's mission is to reflect the healing ministry & love of Jesus Christ through healthcare, education & partnerships that empower our communities to flourish.

SAC Health's Core Values:

Quality Healthcare - providing patient-centered, culturally-sensitive, equitable care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, while seeking to prevent illness & disability

Teamwork - working together to achieve a common goal, with a willingness to serve each other in a Christ-like manner

Wholeness - ministering to the spiritual, physical, mental & emotional needs of others

Integrity - living & working in an authentic, honest way that inspires trust

Compassion - engaging with the needs & suffering of others, out of concern for their well-being

Excellence - striving to exceed expectations for our patients, community, & staff

Humble Service - caring with a kind & selfless spirit

Respect - holding others in high regard by empowering them to reach their God-given potential

DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for the practice of general dentistry within the standard of care; all matters relating to the operation of an efficient dental unit in delivering quality and cost-effective dental care with a humane approach; and all matters that promote improved dental health for SACHS patients. Must be comfortable with working with a strong pediatric population. Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule: 2-3 days per week, 10 hours per day - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Fridays

This is a non-benefited position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DELIVERABLES:

Provision of routine and urgent/emergent general dentistry services for patients in accordance with patient's needs in order to preserve or restore teeth and adequate function.

Must be willing and knowledgeable in treating pediatric patients.

Coordinate the patient's general health history and status when developing dental treatment plans in collaboration with the patient and/or family.

Perform diagnostic, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, restorative and adjunctive dental procedures in order to maintain oral health. Must be comfortable with working with a strong pediatric population. Prescribe medications in accordance with the patient's clinical needs and health status.

Provide oversight and direction to the staff and operations of the dental clinic to assure efficient and quality care.

Assist in the orientation and training of new dental staff.

Participate in dental health education programs, to improve the ability to make decisions concerning treatment for their present and future dental conditions and to promote self-care.

Maintain all required CME's and provide all documentation and references required for the credential process in a timely manner. Assist in the development of dental policies and procedures.

Follow applicable PCHC policies and procedures

Ability to travel between SAC Health's Norton, and San Bernardino Campus locations.

Must have the ability to consistently work with rotating doctors, residents and interns and have the ability to collaborate, teach, support, and function in a teaching organization.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited dental school with a D.D.S., D.M.D., or equivalent degree.

Licensure/Certification: Certified in BLS and AED and maintain recertification per licensure requirements. License to Practice Dentistry in CA, DEA License. Valid CA Driver's License.

Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years clinical experience as a staff Dentist. As a requirement of this position you must receive EPIC certification for the module you have been hired into.

Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Sit and for extended periods of time; push, pull and reach, occasionally bend, stoop and stretch. Dexterity of hands for use of dental tools and equipment.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to guide performance, monitor and evaluate the work of auxiliary dental personnel and students. Must be able to handle sensitive patient cases with dignity and respect.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visas.

EEO

SAC Health complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.