Job Description:     Dentist

Reports to:            Dental Director

Status:                  Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary:  Provides clinical services within the realm of general dentistry and gives health education information and specialty referrals if needed to patients and the community. Helps to supervise the operations of the dental clinic, supervises the dental staff, and makes recommendations to Dental Director for any quality assurance projects.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Provides all phases of general dentistry above the standard of care
• Provides routine and emergency dentistry and refers to specialist if needed/available
• Provides dental education and awareness to patients and community
• Keeps complete and accurate dental records with good documentation
• Ensures adequate follow-up and continuity of care
• Learns Indian Health Center Policy and Procedures and coding
• Helps dental director carry out projects as directed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Possession of Active Dental License in good standing with the State of California and a DEA license
• Successfully completed an American Dental Association accredited dental program (DDS or DMD)

• Knowledge of standard of care and updates in general dentistry
• Knowledge of Infection Control and OSHA requirements
• Knowledge and practice of Confidentiality and HIP AA law
• Knowledge of Dental Law and ethics
• Understanding of American Indian/Alaskan Native Culture and special needs
• Knowledge of and ability to relate to the American Indian Community and conduct community and patient education in culturally appropriate fashion
• Strong customer and results orientation.        Ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds (e.g. culture, education, profession)
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple administrative functions simultaneously in an accurate, organized, and efficient manner 
• Ability to function independently and as a team member within diverse environments as well as a diverse staff composition
• Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner and demonstrates good judgment
• Interest and commitment to the mission of the Indian Health Center.  Experience with nonprofit health organizations desirable
• Knowledge of office systems.  Computer literacy and knowledge of Windows environment and popular software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Publisher, Photoshop)
• Knowledge of and ability to work with the American Indian community and other minority populations
• Possession of a valid California Driver License, automobile insurance, and a clean driving record
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Team Player
• Fluency in both English and Spanish a plus

Physical Requirements: 

• Will be working in a fast paced non-profit community health clinic environment and must be able to:
  • sit, stand and walk for extensive periods of time;
  • lift up to 35 pounds; and
  • stoop, squat, or bend frequently
• Possess the manual and finger dexterity as well as the eye-hand coordination sufficient to accomplish the duties associated with your job description
• Ability to visually observe as well as hear and communicate with patients and professional staff
• Ability to do extensive work on the computer and the telephone in communicating with staff, patients, and vendors

Working Conditions:  

• Potential exposure to airborne and blood borne infectious diseases and pathogens
•  Normal working hours will be from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm although hours may vary depending upon business need
• Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines while also being an effective leader and collaborating with the agency-wide management team

Preference is given to qualified American Indians in accordance with the American Indian Alaskan Native Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code Sections 472, 473 and 473a). Other than the above, the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley is an equal opportunity employer including minorities, women, disabled and veterans.