Dentist in Watsonville, California at Dientes Community Dental Care

***Spanish Language Proficiency Highly Preferred***

Schedule: 5 days Per week- 1-2 Saturdays per month
Location: Primarily in Watsonville. 1-2 Saturdays per month in Santa Cruz

CA Dental License Required
5K sign-on bonus and up to 5K relocation
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Lead Dentist, performs patient care, treatment planning and referrals.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
Coordinates the implementation of dental functions to meet patient care needs and industry and agency standards
Appraises patient dental needs and correctional methods.
Provides dental services to patients, including the application of fillings, extractions, x-rays, restorations, surgery, and dental prostheses, as appropriate, and diagnoses and treats oral lesions.
Reviews rules and standards and may recommend changes in departmental policies and procedures, as appropriate.
Supervises dental assistants at chair side to ensure the application of proper dental techniques and methods.
Maintains patient records in chart of all dental services rendered.
Attends doctor’s meetings.
Consults with patient physician where appropriate.
Complete periodic chart reviews
Other duties as assigned

Education, Qualifications, and/or Experience
Must possess a valid and unencumbered dental license from the Dental Board of California
Significant experience with surgery and dental prosthetics preferred
Must be available to work most Saturdays.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Strong written, interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to be creative, well-organized, detail oriented, flexible and self-starting.
• A compassionate style of management and commitment to develop team involvement.

Additional Information
CalHealthCares: Up-to $300,000.00 in loan repayment assistance for a 5 year commitment. For additional details, go to https://www.phcdocs.org/Programs/CalHealthCares

NHSC: $50,000.00 loan repayment assistance for a two year commitment (renewable after the initial two years). For additional details, go to https:/
hsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment
hsc-loan-repayment-program

***Equal Opportunity Employer Statement***
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process, in accordance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).