Dentist

Job Title: Dentist (Shasta Cascade Health Centers)

Department: Dental Clinic

Work Division/Location: Dunsmuir Dental Clinic

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: Full-time

Reports To: CMO/CEO

$175K/yr - $225K/yr w/ $20,000 Sign-on Bonus!

About the job

Shasta Cascade Health Centers (SCHC) has an incredible opportunity for a dentist to join our care team. SCHC’s health center locations are in beautiful South Siskiyou County, California at the base of Mt. Shasta. This area offers a slower pace of life with small towns, great schools, and lower cost of living than the majority of California. When it comes to the outdoors, this area is known for its waterfalls, lakes, fishing, biking, ski park, and so much more! Visit www.discoversiskiyou.com to learn more about all this area has to offer. When it comes to SCHC, our motto is that our patients come first, and we are always warm and welcoming. This can be seen in the hundreds of Google reviews that can be read online. We offer many specialties at our locations including family practice, behavioral health, chiropractic, acupuncture and dental. To learn more about SCHC, our providers, or our services, visit our website at www.shastacascadehealth.org. This opportunity is available to new graduates!

Why join us?

At Shasta Cascade Health Centers, we are more than just a healthcare provider; we are a family rooted in the rural Northern California communities we serve. For over 20 years, SCHC has provided high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to medically underserved populations as a Federally Qualified Health Center, offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services. Our multidisciplinary team uses the latest diagnostic and treatment tools to deliver patient-centered care with dignity and respect. We foster a supportive, inclusive workplace that encourages growth, collaboration, and innovation, and we empower our providers to help shape and expand clinical services in a mission-driven, community-focused setting. If you are looking to join a passionate, close-knit team committed to improving healthcare, Shasta Cascade is the place for you.

Opportunity Details & Benefits-

• Full-Time, Permanent
• $175,000 - $225,000 Annual Salary DOE
• $20,000 Signing Bonus!
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site for loan repayment**
• Reimbursement of $5,000 for relocation expenses
• 4-day workweek
• Federal Tort Claims Act malpractice coverage
• Health, dental, vision, AD&D, EAP, & 403b Retirement Plan W/ 3% Match
• CME Reimbursement up to $3,000/Year & (4) Paid Days off for CME
• Reimbursement of license, DEA and ACLS fees
• 3 weeks’ vacation accrual & 48 hours of paid sick leave
• 7 paid holidays, paid jury duty & bereavement leave

****NHSC is a health worker shortage area loan repayment program that can offer up to $75,000 off student loans for two years of service at a NHSC approved site.

What You'll Do

As a full-time Dentist at SCHC, you will provide comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages, including preventive, restorative, and emergency dental services. You will diagnose and treat a wide range of oral health conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and promote patient education to support long-term oral health. You will collaborate with other healthcare providers to support an integrated, team-based approach to patient care. You will also play an active role in strengthening and expanding SCHC’s dental services, participate in provider meetings, and support community outreach initiatives that align with SCHC’s mission. This position offers a four-day workweek with no weekends, holidays, or on-call duties, and a competitive salary range of $175,000–$225,000, depending on experience.

Who You Are

You are a passionate and patient-centered individual dedicated to providing exceptional care and improving the health of the community. You have the skills to confidently manage a diverse range of patients, catering to various needs and age groups. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership and team-building abilities, as well as a genuine interest in community health and outreach. A commitment to continuous learning, exceptional communication skills, and a heartfelt desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others are essential qualities for playing a vital role in the continued success and growth of the health center.

Summary/Objective: To provide comprehensive, high-quality, patient-centered dental care to a diverse patient population, including preventive, diagnostic, restorative, and emergency dental services, within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The Dentist will promote oral health, prevent and treat dental disease, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support SCHC's integrated approach to patient care.

Essential Functions:

1. Patient Care

a. Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and abnormalities of the teeth, gums, and oral structures within the scope of professional licensure.

b. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including preventive, restorative, and emergency dental care.

c. Perform dental procedures consistent with training, clinical privileges, and the needs of the health center, including examinations, restorations, extractions, and other appropriate treatments.

d. Prescribe and administer medications and local anesthetics as appropriate and in accordance with applicable laws and professional standards.

e. Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic dental records, including patient histories, examinations, diagnoses, treatment plans, and procedures performed.

f. Coordinate appropriate referrals to dental specialists and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity and coordination of care.

g. Provide patient and family education regarding oral hygiene, preventive care, treatment options, and the relationship between oral health and overall health, while maintaining compliance with HIPAA requirements.

h. Order, review, and interpret dental radiographs and other diagnostic tests as clinically appropriate.

i. Provide emergency dental treatment and manage urgent oral health conditions within the scope of practice and available clinical resources.

j. Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment outcomes, and provide appropriate follow-up care.

2. Contribute professional dental expertise to educational activities and oral health promotion initiatives within the health center.

3. Provide clinical guidance, consultation, and supervision to dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other dental team members as appropriate to their roles and applicable regulations.

4. Participate in dental student, resident, or other clinical trainee education as needed or assigned, when applicable.

5. Participate in collaborative treatment planning and care coordination with medical, behavioral health, and other healthcare professionals to support integrated, patient-centered care.

6. Assist in developing and implementing in-service training, orientation, and continuing education activities related to dental care, infection prevention, and patient safety.

7. Contribute professional dental expertise to clinical evaluation, quality improvement, and performance improvement activities within the health center.

8. Provide input to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and/or designated dental leadership regarding clinical procedures, dental operations, scheduling, patient access, and opportunities to improve service delivery.

9. Adhere to all health center policies and procedures, applicable dental practice standards, infection prevention protocols, and federal and state regulatory requirements.

10. Participate in quality assurance and improvement activities, including periodic dental chart reviews, peer review, clinical performance evaluations, and patient safety initiatives.

11. Attend provider meetings and internal or external departmental meetings, as appropriate, to discuss progress toward clinical program objectives, operational improvements, and health center goals.

All Clinic employees are expected to:

• Work as a team player to accomplish the goals of the Clinic.
• Maintain operations by following the Clinic’s policies and procedures, following established safety practices and reporting perceived need/s for changes.
• Provide the highest level of service to clients.
• Maintain confidentiality by following all applicable HIPAA regulations.
• Respect Clinic equipment used to perform job tasks.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and oversight to dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other dental support staff.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional dental clinic environment with potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, infectious materials, hazardous substances, and radiation. The role routinely uses dental instruments, equipment, computers, and other standard office equipment. Compliance with applicable safety and infection control protocols is required.

Travel:

No travel is expected for regular job duties. Travel may occasionally be required for training purposes. If personal vehicle is used for specified job-related errands or travel to/from training events, mileage will be reimbursed as specified in the Employee Handbook.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Certifications, Licenses and Registrations:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from a CODA-accredited dental school.
• Valid, unrestricted California license to practice dentistry.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Eligibility for credentialing and privileging with SCHC and applicable insurance plans.
• Experience providing comprehensive general dentistry services preferred.
• Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or community health setting preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, and patient care skills.

Skills and Competencies:

Verbal and written communication proficiency, ethical conduct, flexibility, initiative, ability to multi-task, time management, highly organized, detail oriented. Customer services skills, sensitivity to client needs, remains calm in emergency situations, upholds strict confidentiality requirements. Familiarity with computer processes, including word processing and spreadsheet programs.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers.

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone and by email.
• Ability to visually interpret printed materials, memos, and other needed paperwork.
• Ability to maneuver immobile patients and to lift and carry children weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Have sufficient stamina to stand and walk for full work shifts.

Shasta Cascade Health Centers is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on the following protected classes: age (40 and older), race (including traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locs, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), status as a victim of violence or family member’s status as a victim of violence, political affiliation, off-duty and off-premises use of cannabis, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.