Dentist I (On-call)

La Clínica de La Raza
Oakland, CA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. As a Dentist I (On-call), you will be a champion for community dentistry, working shoulder to shoulder with dedicated dental professionals to provide high-quality dental care to vulnerable populations. You will be rewarded by your work with patients whose families choose La Clínica generation after generation.

What You Will Do

As a Dentist I (On-call), you will handle all aspects of general dentistry, including performing oral exams, restorations, extractions, and prophylactic work, treating oral diseases, and conferring with physicians regarding medical/dental problems. You will also advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is ideal for a mission-driven dental provider who is passionate about serving vulnerable populations and advancing the mission of La Clínica. You will have opportunities for mentorship, leadership, and continuing education, and will be part of a cross-functional team of Dentists that provides exceptional patient care and performs four-handed dentistry and oral surgery.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry
  • Possession of valid D.D.S. /D.M.D.
  • One year experience in all phases of general dentistry and auxiliary utilization and/or administrative experience in a clinic setting
  • License to practice in the State of California
  • DEA number
  • Cultural competence working in diverse/low-income communities

Benefits

  • Educational leave plus stipend
  • FTCA malpractice coverage
  • Flexible work schedules
  • National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site for tax-free loan repayment
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