About this opportunity
Neighborhood Healthcare lists this Dentist, Per Diem (Riverside County) opportunity in riverside, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.
ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
The Dentist works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing dental services to patients. This role will perform dental procedures and services to patients based on initial dental assessment and plans. In addition, this role will impart health education information and techniques to patients.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Patient Care
Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients
Assesses dental needs and refers patients to dental specialists or medical providers as needed, using medical staff protocols for referral, follow‑up, and quality assurance
Provides comprehensive dental care, services, and preventive health education/techniques to patients in compliance with standard procedures
Performs dental procedures and services that are within the approved skill profile and/or scope of practice
Observes, assesses, and records patients’ symptoms, reactions, and treatment progress
Prescribes medications and provides patients with pertinent medication instructions, as needed
Team Support
Works with dental team to facilitate prescription refills and paperwork completion
Provides dental backup to NHC dental sites and clinicians, as needed and available
Provides supervision, consultations, instructions to Dental Assistants and other health‑care delivery team members in NHC dental sites, as needed
Serves as preceptor to dental and paraprofessional students placed with NHC
Clinical Administration
Accepts additional patients into the schedule, as needed
Accommodates patients with urgent dental needs, including walk‑ins
Minimizes rescheduling of patients; provides instructions if necessary
Completes and submits daily billing to reflect accurate coding and charges of all services rendered
Works with management on improving efficiency, patient flow, program development, and revenues
Maintains necessary credentialing, licensure, and continuing education requirements
Assists management with employee evaluations for the Dental PSRs or Dental Assistants, as needed
Participates in audits, peer reviews, patient satisfactions, protocol developments, meetings, and in‑servicing trainings
Contributes to the success of NHC by participating in quality improvement activities
Completes legible and legally defensible dental records
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Doctorate degree in Dental Medicine (DMD) or Dental Surgery (DDS) required
Valid CA Dental License required
Valid DEA license and current CPR/AED certification required
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with principles and practices of modern dentistry and oral surgery
Knowledgeable about and experience with dental terminology and dental science
Knowledgeable about and experience with theories, methods, and procedures for the prevention of dental diseases and the required corrective treatment
Knowledgeable of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of dental evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment and knowledge of ethical and legal standards for delivery of dental care
Knowledgeable of relevant drugs and non‑pharmaceutical patient care aides and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage
Ability to develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients
Ability to provide hands‑on dental care in a variety of settings while achieving the highest levels of appropriateness, quality, efficiency, accessibility, and responsiveness
Ability to perform in high volume and emergency situations
Knowledge of community‑based dental environment
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!
Pay range: $77.55 to $124.08 per hour depending on experience, education and additional qualifications.
Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, budgetary considerations and organizational needs.
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Worksite address
riverside, CA, 92504, US
Who can apply
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