Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gingiva, and related oral structures by performing the following duties.
This position requires travel to different SJCH clinics.Benefits:
- Free Medical, Dental & Vision
- 13 Paid Holidays + PTO
- 403 (B) retirement match
- Life Insurance, EAP
- Flexible Spending Account
- Succession plans & growth within
QUALIFICATIONSEducation (Required)- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental school.
- Active and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of California.
- Current DEA and CPR certifications.
Experience: (Preferred)- Minimum of 7 years of clinical experience, preferably in a community health or FQHC setting.
- At least 3 years of experience in oral health compliance, risk management, and quality improvement.
- Master of Public Health (MPH) or related graduate degree preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of HRSA, FQHC, and state compliance standards, as well as quality improvement methodologies (e.g., PDSA cycles, Root Cause Analysis).
- Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting for performance monitoring and compliance.
- Proven ability to lead and engage clinical staff in quality and compliance initiatives.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to conduct and interpret quantitative and qualitative data analyses.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and the mission of community health.
Licensure/Certification:- DDS, OSHA Certification, CPR License, X-ray Radiation License
- Employees are responsible for maintaining individual certifications as required by job function or by law and provide verification and recertification when requested by management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms a combination, but not necessarily all, of the following duties:
Essential Clinical Duties (80%)
- Provide comprehensive general dental services including diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and patient education.
- Deliver restorative treatments, performing oral hygiene and preventive procedures.
- Carry out periodontal services including but not limited to SRP and Periodontal Maintenance, providing endodontic therapy, performing dental extractions, and offering pediatric dental service.
- Perform examinations, cleanings, restorations, extractions, endodontic procedures, and other indicated treatments within scope of licensure and credentialing.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.
- Collaborate with dental assistants, hygienists, and support staff to maintain efficient and effective clinical operations.
- Ensure proper documentation and charting in the electronic dental record in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Promote oral health education and prevention programs to improve patient and community health outcomes.
Administrative, Quality, Risk, and Compliance Duties (20%)
- Lead and coordinate dental quality assurance, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives across all dental sites.
- Conduct ongoing risk assessments and assist in developing mitigation strategies to promote patient safety and reduce potential liabilities.
- Address and coordinate responses to patient complaints and grievances, ensuring timely, empathetic, and compliant resolutions.
- Keep up to date clinical performance data and support the Chief Dental Officer and Dental Director in analyzing clinical performance and developing strategies for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the Risk management and Quality Department to align oral health quality initiatives with organizational and HRSA standards.
- Participate in quality meetings and contribute to the development of departmental goals and performance benchmarks.
- Identify trends, conduct root cause analyses, and recommend evidence-based solutions to improve service delivery and patient satisfaction.
- Maintain and improve quality monitoring tools and dashboards to track performance and outcomes.
- Conduct and manage dental chart audits, peer reviews, and provide feedback processes.
- Develop and deliver educational sessions and materials for staff related to compliance, quality improvement, and risk management.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and HRSA regulations applicable St. Johns dental programs.
- Support provider onboarding and training on compliance, risk, and quality processes.
- Participate in internal and external audits, quality reporting processes.
- Assist the Chief Dental Officer/Dental Director in reviewing and developing policies and procedures that promote clinical excellence and patient safety.
