Exodontist or Oral Surgeon (Part-time)

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about
giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood,
this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with
you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters.
At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over
350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 77k people
annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and
happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all,
regardless of situation or circumstance.

We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this
mission a reality.  Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being
compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and
consistently going above and beyond.  If that sounds like an organization you
want to be a part of, we would love to have you. 

**Part-time schedule: Preferred schedule 2nd and 4th Friday every month from
8-5pm (1 hour lunch). Open to discussion for exact days."

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE

The Oral Surgeon or Exodontist works to support the mission and vision of
Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing outpatient oral surgery services to
patients (treating conditions, defects, and injuries of the mouth, gums, teeth,
jaw). This role will perform more complex tooth extraction procedures which may
even include removing impacted teeth. This role may also perform biopsy and
tumor or cyst removal of the jaw and mouth. These procedures are based on
in-house dental diagnostic assessments/consults and corresponding/appropriate
treatment plans. In addition, this role will include appropriate follow-up care,
impart health education information (including risks, benefits, alternatives),
share relevant techniques with patients, as well as advising patients on
post-surgery dental care, and prescribing suitable pain-relief medication.

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

* Conducts, develops, and/or confirms suitable individualized in-house oral
surgery diagnosis and care plan based on dental conditions
* Reviewing patients' medical history and discussing their symptoms and
concerns
* Utilizing dental instruments and appropriate imaging to determine the
cause of patients' pain and discomfort

* Provides appropriate oral surgery services, in compliance with standard of
care
* Perform more complex tooth extraction procedures which may even include
removing impacted teeth
* Perform biopsy and tumor or cyst removal of the jaw and mouth
* Ridge preservation techniques (to be determined)
* Administer anesthesia services as appropriate
* Appropriate follow-up care

* Performs dental procedures and services that are within the approved skills
profile and/or scope of practice
* Observes, assesses, and records patients’ symptoms, reactions, and treatment
progress
* Prescribes medications and provides patients with pertinent medication
instructions, as needed
* Reasonably accepting of additional patients into the schedule, as feasible
* Accommodates patients with urgent dental needs, including walk-ins, as
feasible
* Creating and maintaining a professional appearance

Team Support

* Lead your team, dental assistants, hygienists, and other staff members to
ensure smooth patient care and treatment coordination
* Works with dental team to facilitate prescription refills and paperwork
completion
* Provides dental backup to NHC dental sites and clinicians, as needed and
available

* Provides supervision, consultations, instructions to Dental Assistants and
other health care delivery team members in NHC dental sites, as needed
* Serves as preceptor to dental and paraprofessional students placed with NHC
* Participates in Morning Huddles

Clinical Administration

* Minimizes rescheduling of patients; provides instructions if necessary
* Completes and submits daily billing to reflect accurate coding and charges of
all services rendered

* Works with management on improving efficiency, patient flow, program
development, and revenues
* Maintains necessary credentialing, licensure, and continuing education

requirements

* Assists management with employee evaluations for the Dental PSRs or Dental
Assistants or others, as needed
* Participates in audits, peer reviews, patient satisfactions, protocol
developments, meetings, and in-servicing trainings as available and
appropriate
* Contributes to the success of NHC by participating in quality improvement
activities
* Completes legible and legally defensible dental records

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

* Doctorate degree in Dental Medicine (DMD) or Dental Surgery (DDS) from an
accredited school - required
* Certificate from an accredited post-doctoral US Oral Surgery Residency
Program – required for oral surgeons
* Proven experience working as an Oral Surgeon or Exodontist - prefer a minimum
2 years of experience as a dental specialist
* Valid CA Dental License - required
* Valid DEA license required
*  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification though an American Heart
Association (AHA)- Approved source is required upon hire and must be
maintained as a condition of employment

* AHA- approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a
certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency
response techniques 
* Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this
requirement 
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Good hand-eye condition
* A patient and empathetic disposition
* Bilingual (English/Spanish) - preferred

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior
composition, typing, and proofreading skills
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or
schedule form
* Knowledgeable about and experience with principles and practices of modern
dentistry and oral surgery
* Knowledgeable about and experience with dental terminology and dental science
* Knowledgeable about and experience with theories, methods, and procedures for
the prevention of dental diseases and the required corrective treatment
* Knowledgeable of current principles, method, and procedures for the delivery
of dental evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment Knowledge of ethical, and
legal standards for the delivery of dental care
* Knowledgeable of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aides and
ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage
* Ability to develop and implement individualized dental care plans for
patients

* Ability to provides hands-on dental care in a variety of settings while
achieving the highest levels of appropriateness, quality, efficiency,
accessibility, and responsiveness
* Ability to perform in high volume and emergency situations
* Knowledge of community-based dental environment
* Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards

* Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
* Excellent planning and organizational ability
* Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
* Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and
ethical manner

Physical Requirements

* Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs/weight
* Ability to stand for long periods of time

COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPPA)

* Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness
and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe
conditions immediately
* Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe
work practices
* Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
* Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
* Be familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
* Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen
protocols

* Maintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and
access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes

* Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security
obligations
* Report all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or
unlawful

Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes:  Partially
company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine
Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time,
Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional
Health and Wellness events, and much more!

Pay Range: $250,200.00–$425,300.00 annually, depending on experience and
qualifications. For part-time positions, the annual rate will be converted to an
hourly rate.

Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay
grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification
of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but
not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience,
market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization,
Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within
the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.