Dentist (Per Diem)

Summary :

Since 1970, Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC) has provided high-quality, compassionate healthcare and support services to the nine Federally recognized American Indian tribes in north San Diego County. With more than 200 employees serving 2 clinic sites, IHC is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the community it serves. The reward of working at IHC is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the Tribal community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and wellness of our tribal community, IHC is looking for people like you. About Us

• Patient-Centered Care : Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, Social Services
• Research focused : Community Based Participatory grant-funded research programs; we are a Native American Research Center of Health (NARCH).
• Accredited as an ambulatory health care center by AAAHC Our Philosophy At IHC, we believe in empowering our patients with knowledge to achieve their healthcare goals. We strive to treat the whole person using a multifaceted approach to include physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health and wellbeing. Our Benefits PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee contribution; company-paid life and disability insurance; malpractice coverage for providers; 403B retirement with company matching; generous PTO and Sick time; 14 paid holidays; paid jury service; and paid bereavement leave; reimbursement for professional license(s), and certifications such as CPR and continuing education units. Our facility also qualifies as a high-need area for provider CA State and Federal Loan Repayment Programs.

As part of the on-call pool of General Dentists, this position will fill in for dentists on PTO, leave of absence, or out due to illness. Primary responsibility will be diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth and gums, and related oral structures by performing the following duties.

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Duties :

1. Performs patient examinations and oral cancer screening. 2. Educates patient in oral and dental hygiene. 3. Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases, injuries and malformations of the oral cavity and surrounding tissues. 4. Oral manifestations of systemic diseases will be treated in conjunction with appropriate consultation and referral to the patient's physician. Routinely screened for hypertension and refer as needed. 5. Provide routine dental care to all eligible patients as outlined by the IHC eligibility grid. Services include general operative procedures, prosthodontics, removable prosthetics, endodontic, oral surgery, preventive and educational services. Administers anesthetic for dental procedures. 6. Provides timely emergency treatment for all eligible patients according to dental emergency treatment protocol. 7. Attends continuing dental education to maintain a current dental license and to be informed of new techniques and philosophies. 8. Maintains a current CPR, dental license and DEA certification. 9. Rotates to Santa Ysabel site as needed. 10. Participates in all department educational development activities to include but not limited to CQI, chart audits, referral follow up and departmental policies and procedure development. 11. Assists with in service training, as needed. 12. Maintains and practices confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications :

Graduate of an accredited dental school. Two (2) years dentistry experience beyond school of dentistry preferred. Must have a current California dental license. DEA license. Current CPR certification : ACLS and PALS preferred; or attain within 6 months of hire. A valid California driver's license and a good driving record will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam, tuberculin skin test or x-ray and urine drug screen test. Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position. Must pass criminal background check.

Work Type :

Intermittent, Intermittent

Who May Apply?

Public

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