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University of California , San Francisco

Senior Dentist

University of California , San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Senior Dentist

OMFS

Full Time

77942BR

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chair of the UCSF Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department, the Dentist will primarily provide dental services at Dental Oncology at UCSF Health's Bakar Precision Cancer Medicine Building. This position provides the management of medically complex and special-needs patients in both outpatient and hospital settings which requires proficiency in performing all aspects of general dentistry including but not limited to exams, radiographic interpretation, restorative dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery. This position will be located primarily at the UCSF Mission Bay Campus, with occasional duties performed at the UCSF Parnassus Campus Special Needs outpatient clinic or in the hospital operating room and the Laguna Honda Hospital.

The incumbent will hold a concomitant academic without salary appointment.

This is a contract role for 1 year from the date of hire.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles)Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

MISSION: Advancing health through excellence in patient care, education and discovery.

VISION: To be the preeminent innovator in oral and craniofacial health worldwide.

VALUES: Through our values, we demonstrate

LEADERSHIP in all that we do. Leadership, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Engagement, Respect, Social responsibility, Honesty, Innovation, and Partnership.

The School is committed to providing outstanding, integrated patient-centered care, preparing the next generation of clinicians and scientists for a rapidly evolving health care system, leading the world in scientific discovery and its translation into improved patient care and public health, creating and maintaining a supportive work and learning environment that attracts the best faculty, staff, students and trainees who can meet the changing needs of the School, society and profession, and optimizing resources to support strategic objectives and maximize stakeholder value. We provide comprehensive oral health care services with over 120,000 patient visits per year. We offer a four-year DDS program as well as a two-year program for international dentists that culminates in the DDS degree. We have numerous specialty residencies, PhD and Master's degree programs in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, a combined DDS-PhD program, and a combined PhD-dental specialty training program. Other graduate programs include Craniofacial and Mesenchymal Biology and Bioengineering, and a DDS/MBA program. The School is one of the preeminent oral and craniofacial research enterprises in the world, ranking number one in National Institute of Health funding for 24 consecutive years.

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERYOur laboratory employs a multidisciplinary approach of molecular, biochemical, in vitro electrophysiological, and behavioral techniques to evaluate mechanisms underlying pain and analgesia. We are investigating signal transduction mechanisms for mechanical, thermal and chemical stimulus-induced activation of sensory neurons and mechanisms underlying sensitization of responses to these stimuli. We also investigate neural and endocrine (stress axis) contributions to inflammation, the immune response and pain.

Required Qualifications

DDS or DMD DegreeAt least 2 years of experience providing general dentistry in a hospital cased setting.Excellent communication skillsKnowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processesMust be eligible for licensure or special permit in the State of CaliforniaObtain and maintain UCSF credentials and privileges including current licensure, DEA registration, and BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

Epic trainingBi-lingual fluency preferred: Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin speaking

License/Certification

Must be eligible for licensure or special permit in the State of CaliforniaObtain and maintain UCSF credentials and privileges including current licensure, DEA registration, and BLS certification

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000774 DENTIST SR

Job Category

Dentistry

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Contract

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F, 8am-5pm