Dentist - LifeLong Medical Care

Overview

Are you a highly motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in people's lives? LifeLong Medical Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dentist to join our team at our Brookside San Pablo Dental Care.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing comprehensive dental care in a medical setting and is committed to improving the health and well-being of underserved populations. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide the highest quality care to our patients.

This is a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact in your community. If you have a strong desire to help others and want to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for this position.

This position is represented by UAPD. Salaries and benefits are set by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and an employee in this position must remain a member in good standing of UAPD, as defined in the CBA.

About us:

As a Federally Qualified Health Center in Northern California with over 45 years of dedicated service to the community, LifeLong serves over 66,000 patients in the East Bay Area's socio-economically underserved regions. We provide medical, dental, behavioral health, and school-based services at more than 15 primary care sites across Oakland, Berkeley, and West Contra Costa County. From opening a residential respite program for homeless persons discharged from hospitals to offering free COVID testing to the community, we are innovative and responsive to our times' social and medical needs. We provide an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and with which our patients can identify. To this end, we seek candidates who reflect the diversity of the East Bay communities we serve.

LifeLong Medical Care is an equal-opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. If you seek accommodation, please advise in writing when you apply.

Benefits:

Compensation: $153,000-$160,000/year annually, DOE. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, dependent and domestic partner coverage, 403(b) retirement savings plan, loan repayment programs, and commuter benefits. LifeLong qualifies for federal and state loan repayment programs (HPSA score is 23). Acceptance rates may vary year to year based on funding levels and the number of applicants.

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy:

In accordance with LifeLong Medical Care's commitment to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we have adopted a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our patients and visitors; and the community at large from infectious diseases, that vaccinations may reduce. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the Order of the California State Public Health Officer. Unless a reasonable medical or religious accommodation is approved, all employees must receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Within the scope of general dentistry and dental practice act, diagnoses dental/oral problems, form appropriate Tx plans carry out/ render Tx in conformance with accepted clinical protocol and guidelines. Appropriate referral for treatment may be made when appropriate dental care is not available at LMC dental department.
• Evaluates and assesses medical history to formulate accurate treatment for to optimize their general wellbeing and quality of life.
• Performs all aspects of general dentistry such as, but not limited to restorative care, Oral surgery (simple and complex extractions), Endodontic Tx for anterior and premolar teeth, fabrication of removable and or fixed prosthetics, Periodontal and Preventive care.
• Provides limited referrals if reasonably unable to execute complex care.
• Ensure that oral hygiene services to include dental prophylaxis is carried for pts.
• Provides dental services to Lifelong Medical Care contracted agencies.
• Updates and develops dental programs to improve the dental care of our patients as needed.
• Works as a team member providing smooth flow of dental care to the patient. Quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all within the team.
• Maintains continuing education requirements of 50 unit per for every renewal cycle with emphasis on classes to enable provider render care necessary for lifelong patients.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by the Dental Director.

Qualifications

• Is seen as a team player and is cooperative. Easily gains trust and support of peers. Encourages collaboration.
• Respectful of diversity and able to work effectively and appropriately with people from various socio-economic, racial/ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and those with major medical and mental health conditions.
• Ability to effectively supervise staff and to contribute to staff development and build a cohesive team.
• Strong organizational, administrative and problem-solving skills, and ability to be flexible and adaptive to change.
• Ability to effectively present information to others, including other employees, community partners and vendors.
• Ability to work with individuals and organizations at the local level to build support.
• Ability to seek direction/approval from on essential matters, yet work independently with little onsite supervision, using professional judgment and diplomacy.
• Work in a team-oriented environment with a number of professionals with different work styles and support needs.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills and ability to effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds and be culturally sensitive.
• Commitment to the provision of primary care services for the underserved with demonstrated ability and sensitivity in working with a variety of people from low-income populations, with diverse educational, lifestyle, ethnic and cultural origins.
• Conduct oneself in external settings in a way that reflects positively on LifeLong Medical Care as an organization of professional, confident and sensitive staff.
• Ability to see how one’s work intersects with that of other departments of LifeLong Medical Care and that of other partner organizations.
• Make appropriate use of knowledge/ expertise/ connections of other staff.
• Be creative and mature with a “can do”, proactive attitude and an ability to continuously “scan” the environment, identifying and taking advantage of opportunities for improvement.

Education/Experience/Licensure

• Graduation from an accredited dental school (DDS /DMD or equivalent) required.
• Completion of an accredited general practice residency or AEGD program preferred.
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred.
• Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of CA required.
• DEA registrations,
• Current CPR (BLS) from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Professional malpractice insurance.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required. Effective oral communication skills in other languages prefer

Job Preferences

• Non-profit or community health experience.
• Experience working with elderly population.