Staff Dentist

<p> Summary </p><p> SUMMARY: Under direction to provide professional dental services with the AHS Dental Clinics; and to do other related work as required. </p><p> DUTIES &amp; ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE : The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification. </p><p>1. Performs oral examinations at the AHS Dental Clinics, interprets x-rays; treats mouth diseases; performs prophylactic procedures, restorations, and other treatment as needed; takes impressions, orders dentures and fits and adjusts dentures; instructs patients in oral hygiene and dental care. </p><p>2. Performs emergency procedures in order to reduce immediate pain; refers patients for needed dental care to the regularly scheduled Staff Dentist for treatment. </p><p>3. Performs dental evaluations, performs all needed care on juvenile whose guardians are covered by an aid program and informs responsible guardians of dental care which must be given juveniles through private dentists. </p><p> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in California. </p><p> REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in California </p><p> Pay Range: $129.87/ Hour </p><p> The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidates experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program. </p>