Dentist - American Indian Health & Services - Santa Barbara, CA

Permanent Dentist Job

Santa Barbara, CA

Job Description

WE ARE HIRING!
Are you interested in a job where you assist people of diverse socioeconomic, racial and cultural backgrounds, in order to improve their health and well-being? Are you excited to work for a non-profit organization that deeply values its staff, and offers great benefits?
If you can answer YES! to all of the above questions, then this might be the job for you! Read on to learn more...
WHAT WOULD I BE DOING AT THIS JOB?
We are seeking an experienced general dentist to work full time (40 hours weekly Monday-Friday) in the dental department of our community health clinic. The ideal candidate will have a strong background and skills in general dentistry, and will be able to work out of both our Santa Barbara location and our Carpinteria location.
Under the general direction and supervision of the Chief Dental Officer, this position provides comprehensive coordinated preventive dental services to an ethnically diverse patient populations of all ages.
The dentist ensures proper dental care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery; diagnosis and treatment of injuries and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures; examines patients to assess condition, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic procedures; cleans, fills, extracts, and replaces teeth; provides preventative dental services to patients and education in oral and dental hygiene; requests necessary tests and follow-up visits and refers patients to specialists, as necessary.
WHO WOULD I BE WORKING FOR?
American Indian Health & Services is a Santa Barbara based, non-profit organization where we provide quality medical, dental, pediatric and behavioral health services to all members of our community. Founded in 1994, our community clinic has served the Central-Coast’s healthcare needs for over twenty five years. Our dentists and doctors are leading the way in providing higher quality care at lower costs, and improving overall experience in primary healthcare.
WHAT KIND OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?
1. Completion of ADA accredited dental program required.
2. Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
3. Active California dental license.
4. Previous experience working with under-served population desired.
IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE RIGHT JOB FOR YOU, PLEASE APPLY!
American Indian Health & Services offers a fantastic, well-rounded employee benefits package for full-time employees, including:
- 14 paid holidays per year- 6.5 hours per pay period of accrued PTO (increased based on seniority)- 100% employer paid employee-only medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance (eligible the 1st of the month following date of hire)- 401k plan with 4% employer matching contribution (eligible after 90 days)- Paid AAA membership (eligible after 90 days)- 5 paid Continuing Education days per year, $3000 allowance for CE expenses
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:

California Dental License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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