Dentist

TITLE : DENTIST

REPORTS TO : CEO

LOCATION : ANTIOCH & RICHMOND

PAY : $70.00-$90.00 PER HOUR

OUR MISSION AND VISION

The Brighter Beginnings mission is to "support healthy births and successful development of children by partnering with parents and helping to build strong communities". Our mission gains its strength from our core belief that "Every family matters, and every child deserves a happy, healthy future".

OUR HISTORY

Brighter Beginnings is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and has been responding to the needs of families in resource-poor neighborhoods since 1984 when our work began in response to the alarming differences in mortality and illness rates among African American babies compared to other children.

Brighter Beginnings has grown into a respected and well-connected organization with locations in Oakland, Richmond, Bay Point, and Antioch. We have a multi-cultural, bi-lingual staff of passionate and committed family service professionals; in fact, many of our staff came to this work because of the challenges they faced in their own families.

POSITION SUMMARY

In addition to providing dental services to assigned patients, the Dentist will provide day-to-day supervision of clinical staff and general oversight of patient care within the dental clinic.

QUALIFICATIONS :

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• DDS or DMD from an accredited Dental School required
• State Controlled Substance certificate and DEA required.
• Current CPR / AED certification
• Licensed in state to practice Dentistry without limitations required.
• Minimum of three years professional experience preferred
• Public Health experience preferred.
• Valid California drivers' license and proof of auto insurance.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the rationale of appropriate patient care.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with co-workers and health team members
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access, data entry, and use of business email.
• Passed Physical exam, TB test

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Primary Job Functions

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Behavioral Qualities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

This position will supervise a dental assistant and or dental hygienist, volunteers and interns.

SPECIAL ADA REQUIREMENTS

Brighter Beginnings is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary.

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer competitive wages and benefits to our employees. Please feel free to inquire during the interview process. As a summary, we offer :

Brighter Beginnings is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. At Brighter Beginnings, employment decisions are made regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or ancestry, protected Veteran or military status, or other characteristics protected by law.

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly.

All applicants that are offered a conditional offer of employment will need to complete a background check. For positions with client / patient contact, you must have a TB clearance and a physical assessment by a physician of your ability to complete job duties. Additional requirements are an immunization records (including MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TDAP, Covid-19). All positions require applicants to have a valid California driver's license, be listed under car insurance as a driver, and a clean driving record (as defined by our insurance carrier).