Dentist needed in Palmdale

Job Type – Full Time

Schedule – Day, 7:45 am to 5 pm, 1 Saturday per Month

Pay – $171k - $184k plus depending on experience

Patients Per Day – 14 - 16

EMR System - NextGen

Work Location – Clinic, All Ages

Job ID – 60435

Job Description

A Palmdale, California based client is looking for an experienced and collaborative Dentist to provide dental care to all ages. An ideal candidate values providing equitable and evidence-based care to all patients. Dentists must have good organizational skills, collaborative skills, and will assist with supervising dental assistants and hygienists.

Required Qualifications

• Active California Dental License
• Active DEA certification
• Dental Degree (D.D.S. or D.M.D.) from an accredited dental school
• 1-2 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Enrolled in Denti-Cal

Responsibilities

• Provide basic primary dental care including diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental care
• Provide patient referrals to specialists as appropriate
• Facilitate oral health education for patients both clinically and in outreach settings
• Consult with patients’ physicians when appropriate
• Maintain legible, legal documentation in patient charts as directed by department policies
• Participate in continuing education to stay abreast on new techniques and procedures in the field of dentistry
• Accurately bill and document all encounters
• Provide guidance for dental assistants and front office staff
• Perform all duties assigned by the Dental Director
• Provide occasional coverage at other clinics
• Maintain professionalism while in the workplace and interacting with patients and colleagues

About Provider Healthcare

Provider Healthcare is a prominent healthcare recruitment firm that places highly qualified and skilled healthcare professionals in excellent employment opportunities across the country. Our diligent team of recruiters and client representatives specialize in permanent placement and locum tenens opportunities in all settings of medical practice such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health care, and government facilities. Provider Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Disability, and Protected Veteran employer and all applicants will be equally considered for hire.