Job Title:	DENTIST - EXTRA HELP (OPEN)
Closing Date/Time:	Continuous
Salary:	$59.47 - $74.34 Hourly $4,757.60 - $5,947.20 Biweekly $10,308.13 - $12,885.60 Monthly $123,697.60 - $154,627.20 Annually
Job Type:	Extra Help
Location:	San Mateo, California

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Through growth and change, San Mateo County Health System remains committed to provide quality medical care to meet the health needs of the community. Our commitment is to provide quality care with a compassionate touch and we strive to help you maintain a balance between work and family. San Mateo Medical Center, a 234-bed acute care facility, has been providing healthcare to our community and surrounding service area since 1930. San Mateo County Health System, besides being a full scope Medical Center and Hospital operates 4 dental clinics located in San Mateo (San Mateo County Health System), Menlo Park (Willow Clinic), Redwood City (Fair Oaks Clinic), and Daly City (Daly City Clinic). The clinics are open Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM and one evening per week at each location. There is an oral surgeon at the San Mateo facility at least 2 days per month. The Willow Clinic in Menlo Park houses a denture clinic, where patients are treated by Pacific 3rd Year Residents, along with The Specialty Clinic operated through Ryan White funding. The evening clinics treat pregnant women on MediCal. The position that is open would involve working at the county's main jail, one day per week. It may also involve working at the juvenile facility on an as needed basis. In addition, there will be some evening hours, Monday through Thursday and some Saturdays.
Examples Of Duties:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct medical/dental examinations and make diagnoses. Determine and prescribe appropriate treatment and/or medication for dental disorders. Perform prophylactic dentistry services. Treat mouth diseases, perform oral surgery, prescribe drugs in connection with dental treatment and instruct patients in oral hygiene. Operate dental radiology equipment. Prepare and maintain clinical records; supervise pre- and post- operative care of dental surgical cases. Order examinations, analyses and x-rays, conducts rounds and reviews reports, records and the general progress of patients. Teach and provide instruction to residents, interns and dental students. Arrange and conduct consulting conferences and chart reviews for the discussion of the dental and surgical condition of patients. Participate in clinical research. Provide clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff. Prepare reports and maintain records of activities. Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
*Knowledge of:* Principals and practices of modern dentistry and its application, techniques, procedures and equipment. Current developments, trends and research in the dental field. Basic understanding of clinical supervisory principles and practices. Pharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects. Proper documentation of clinical services. Dental diagnosis and treatment. *Skill/Ability to:* Diagnose and treat dental conditions of patients. Develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans including prescription of medications. Conduct dental examinations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, staff and others. Maintain dental records and prepare reports. Clinically supervise licensed and professional staff. *Education and Experience:* Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Completion of a dental internship program. *Licensure/Certification:* License to practice dentistry issued by the California Board of Dental Examiners.
Application/Examination:
This is an extra-help position. Anyone may apply.This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the Human Resources Department of the County. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. The examination will consist of a panel interview (weight: 100%) Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the interviews. All interviews will take place at San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/hr/jobs to apply. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. If you desire further information or wish to make an appointment, please feel free to contact Steve Reinhard, San Mateo County Health System Nurse Recruiter at (650) 573-2367. Analyst: Steve Reinhard (102309) (Dentist - Unclassified - B169)