La Clínica de La Raza · 4 months ago
Union City Dental Faculty Volunteers
Union City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expLa Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center dedicated to providing accessible health care to diverse communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. They are seeking Union City Dental Faculty Volunteers to deliver high-quality dental care, supervise dental residents, and mentor future dental professionals while ensuring patient satisfaction and adherence to clinical standards.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Direct supervision of dental residents or students providing patient care
Provide direct patient care as required
Treat oral diseases and confer with physicians regarding medical/dental problems
Assign patients to plaque control or other educational programs
Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatment
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications
Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue
Respond to consults by dental clinic providers
Ensure residents and self follow standards of care and La Clinica policies on clinical care, safety, risk management, infection control, OSHA, and other regulations as applicable
Use masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases
Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services
Refer patients for general and specialty dental care or medical consultation as required
Design, make, or fit orthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers and removable orthodontic appliances, write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for the same
Serve as a member of a cross-functional team of Dentists that provides exceptional patient care, and performs four-handed dentistry and oral surgery
Keep clinical and other records regarding services provided, supplies and materials used
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry
Possession of valid D.D.S. /D.M.D
One year experience in all phases of general dentistry and auxiliary utilization and/or administrative experience in a clinic setting
License to practice in the State of California
DEA number
Cultural competence working in diverse/low-income communities
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities
Good time management skills and evidence-based approaches to dental care
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing patient services
Working knowledge and experience with Practice Management System software
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with patients and maintain good working relationships with other staff
Ability to operate standard types of dental equipment and machinery
Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
Ability to appropriately respond to adverse treatment reactions, treatment outcomes, or medical emergencies
Preferred
English/Spanish proficiency
Benefits
Educational leave plus stipend
FTCA malpractice coverage
Flexible work schedules
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site for tax free loan repayment
Company
La Clínica de La Raza
Who We Are Since its beginnings as a single storefront operation in Oakland in 1971, La Clínica has grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care and other services, with 32 sites spread across Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano Counties.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Blue Shield of California
2025-04-23Grant
2010-08-12Grant· $0.04M
Leadership Team
Jane Garcia
CEO
Anita Juvvadi, MD (she/her)
Deputy Chief Medical Officer
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