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Asian Health Services

Dentist

Asian Health Services, Oakland, California, United States, 94616


Under general supervision of the Chief Dental Officer, performs all duties of Asian Health Services Staff Dentist. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Practices all aspects of general dentistry including Periodontics, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, and Pedodontics. Performs oral examinations and interprets X-rays. Provides various treatment procedures including treatment of mouth diseases, prophylactic procedures, restorations, and other treatments. Takes impressions, orders dentures, and fits and adjusts dentures. Provides instructions for oral hygiene and dental care. Makes orthodontic referral recommendations when necessary. Maintains complete and legible records of treatment and initials or signs all chart entries. Follows clinic protocols; assists in establishing and enforcing various protocols, maintaining a high quality of service, and complying with OSHA guidelines and AHS health and safety measures. Assists in providing orientation and in-service training to other dental staff as requested and when appropriate. Takes the lead in observing professional ethics and standards of work and service. Maintains effective working relationships with patients, dental staff, and other agency personnel. Participates in community outreach activities as appropriate. Attends all required staff meetings. Participates in agency-wide quality improvement program processes and performance improvement teams to ensure excellence in the quality of services provided across the agency. GENERAL AGENCY/AHS DUTIES

Fosters an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among clients and staff. Enforces clinic policies and procedures, including maintenance of client confidentiality under HIPAA privacy rules, to ensure that the principles of AHS are implemented. Plays an active role in planning organization-wide activities such as AHS general membership meetings, fundraisers, special clinic days, and other events. Participates in general membership meetings, fundraisers, and other public events, as required. Participates in outreach activities, agency advocacy, and serves on ad hoc committees, as requested. Attends AHS staff retreats and Board of Directors meetings, as required. Participates in agency-wide quality improvement program processes and performance improvement teams to ensure excellence in the quality of services provided across the agency. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum one-year professional experience. Must meet all CME requirements of the State of California. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree (M.A.) preferred, with a minimum one year of medical office experience. Valid California Driver’s License, insurance, and ability to travel as required to perform duties. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Current DEA registration. Current CPR certification. PHYSICAL & WORK DEMANDS: Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and push up to 100 lbs (on wheels), must have vision adequate to read X-rays, charts, and other clinic documents, must have high manual dexterity, must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, bend, squat and sit, stand and twist/turn, and may be exposed to contagious/infectious diseases.

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