Dentist

NORTHEAST VALLEY HEALTH CORPORATION
Human Resources Memorandum
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The Northeast Valley Health Corporation is currently seeking qualified applicants for the
position of:
Staff Dentist

1 Regular Part-Time Position – 50% Time – San Fernando High School Teen Health
Center – Work schedule: TBD, work hours may include evenings and Saturdays
Definition:
The Dentist provides the following dental services for adult and children;
cleaning, scaling, extractions, fillings and anterior root canals and other dentistry
services according to medical staff practice guidelines. Demonstrates good
judgment when a dental problem is beyond the scope of services provided in the
clinic.
Reports to:
Dental Director/Chief Medical Officer
Clinic Administrator
Qualifications:
1. Graduation from an American Dental Association (ADA) approved dental school.
2. Current valid California License as a dentist and DEA number.
3. One or more years practice of general dentistry in a community clinic setting.
4. Preferably bilingual English/Spanish.
5. Must demonstrate through written and/or oral testing, the knowledge and skills
necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and has
knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He or she
is able to identify and categorize each patient’s age specific grouping of needs, such
as those for infant, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients.
Qualified, interested parties should APPLY ONLINE at
http://www.nevhc.org/careers/job-listings.html
NORTHEAST VALLEY HEALTH CORPORATION
Human Resources Department
1172 North Maclay Avenue ● San Fernando, CA 91340
[email protected]
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Responsibilities:
1. Provides close supervision and is responsible for the activities of the dental support staff
including volunteer dentists.
2. Develops and maintains a list of referrals for procedures beyond the scope of services.
3. Forwards all managed care referrals to the appropriate NEVHC referral staff.
4. Complies with the requirements of Dental Plan Agreements for providing dental services
to Dental Plan Enrollees.
5. Participates in the training and continuing education of professional health personnel
employed at the health center.
6. Participates and attends staff meetings.
7. Utilizes Dental Electronic Record and Medical Electronic Record to provide patient care.
(e.g. treatment planning, writing progressive notes, prescribing medications)
8. Functions on a rotational basis as the dentist on-call when the health center is closed.
9. Participates in and complies with all NEVHC mandatory trainings including the
following:
a. Infection Control Program
b. Environment of Care Management Plans and Emergency Management Program; and
participates in emergency response activities as directed
c. Corporate Compliance Program
d. Code of Conduct
e. Risk Management & Compliance
10. Participates in hazardous waste and infection control assignments as required which may
include being designated as an emergency responder to a hazardous substance release or
spill; performing infection control data collection, evaluation, reporting and follow-up in
accordance with clinical health services policy and procedures.
11. Utilize the CARE Communication model to provide impressive service
a. Connect with our patients and their families
b. Appreciate what our patients and families say and acknowledge their situation
c. Respond in ways that would be helpful to the patient and their family
d. Empower patients and families to have confidence in their ability to contribute to
their health and healthcare.
e. Apply the same principles to internal and external customers.
f. Support the NEVHC Guiding Principles
12. SAFETY: Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an
emergency response team.
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13. It is the responsibility of every employee to report any patient safety concern to their
immediate supervisor without fear of reprisal. NEVHC policy of non-retaliation protects
employees who report patient safety concerns.
Quality Improvement
1.
Participates in a system of peer review which follows the policies and procedures
of the NEVHC Quality Improvement Committee.
2.
Consistently follows Universal Precautions.
3.
Observes all established safety policies and procedures including proper shielding
techniques.
Dental Records
1.
Maintains current complete dental records (Dental Electronic Record System- e.g.
Dentrix).
2.
Coordinates integration of system of recordkeeping consistent with NEVHC
systems.
3.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Supplies
1.
Maintains current knowledge of new products available that may be appropriate
for use in the dental clinic to increase quality of care.
Protective Equipment:
1.
Gloves, gowns, masks and face shield.
Physical Requirements of the Job:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds
Must be able to easily stoop, kneel and bend
Good manual dexterity
Good vision
Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered
veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies
with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the
company has facilities.
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