<p>Who we are La Clnica de La Raza is a community based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate high quality and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for the many that have been denied access to care As health care activists we are dedicated to making sure individuals who do not have health coverage get the same level of quality healthcare as those who have it From our genesis as a community health center in 1971 we understood that we cannot heal our communities without also addressing the economic and social factors that affect health Many times this requires that we go outside and provide services in other settings to build the bridge that links individuals to our health center for preventive and primary care Over 90000 individuals come to La Clnica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well being While we are still known for our activism and spirit of social justice we are also proud to have grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care services with 35 sites across Alameda Contra Costa and Solano counties Be a champion for community dentistry As vulnerable populations lose access to care it becomes more important than ever that those who can lend their skills and passion to serving their communities step forward live their values and advance our mission If you have this calling La Clnica is the place for you Join the La Clnica family and work shoulder to shoulder with some of the most dedicated dental professionals youll meet The sense of teamwork commitment to our community and our dedication to giving our diverse patients the high quality dental care they deserve will inspire you You will be rewarded by your work with patients whose families choose La Clnica generation after generation You will see the impact of your efforts as well as those of your colleagues in the faces of our patients You will further your professional development through opportunities for mentorship leadership and continuing education designed to expand your reach as a mission driven dental provider We offer robust perks including educational leave plus stipend FTCA malpractice coverage and flexible work schedules In addition we are a National Health Service Corps NHSC approved site for tax free loan repayment Our clinics are located in the thriving Bay Area known for its cultural diversity beautiful weather highly sought after schools and year round recreational activities Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to Dental Care Delivery Handle all aspects of general dentistryPerform oral exams restorations extractions and prophylactic workTreat oral diseases and confer with physicians regarding medicaldental problemsAssign patients to plaque control or other educational programsExamine teeth gums and related tissues using dental instruments x rays or other diagnostic equipment to evaluate dental health diagnose diseases or abnormalities and plan appropriate treatmentDiagnose and treat diseases injuries or malformations of teeth gums or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective servicesWrite prescriptions for antibiotics or other medicationsFormulate plan of treatment for patients teeth and mouth tissuePatient Experience Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care the causes and treatment of dental problems or oral health care servicesUse masks gloves and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseasesDesign make or fit prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers bridges or dentures or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for dental assistantsMentorship & Collaboration Willing to be credentialed as volunteer faculty for University of California San Francisco and Lutheran Medical Center to assist the Associate Dental Director in mentoring and supervising of AEGD residents at La ClinicaServe as a member of a cross functional team of Dentists that provides exceptional patient care and performs four handed dentistry and oral surgeryAttend staff conferences; keep clinical and other records regarding services provided supplies and materials usedMinimum Job Requirements Knowledge Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries diseases and deformities This includes symptoms treatment alternatives drug properties and interactions and preventive health care measureGood time management skills and evidence based approaches to dental carePatient Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing patient services This includes customer needs assessment meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of patient satisfactionHealthcare Technology Working knowledge and experience with Practice Management System softwareAbilities Ability to deal courteously and effectively with patients and maintain good working relationships with other staffAbility to operate all types of dental equipment and machineryAbility to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong It does not involve solving the problem only recognizing there is a problemAbility to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp manipulate or assemble very small objectsAbility to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity equity and inclusionEnglishSpanish proficiency preferred but not requiredExperience and Other Certifications Requires graduation from an accredited school of dentistry; Possession of valid DDS DMDOne year experience in all phases of general dentistry and auxiliary utilization andor administrative experience in a clinic settingLicense to practice in the State of CaliforniaDEA numberCultural competence working in diverselow income communitiesSalary 134206 176089 per year</p>