Oral Surgeon, Dentist - Chula Vista

Position Summary:

A specialized dentist responsible for diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates the preparation of reports and written documentation as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies. 

• Consults with the patients and advises them of their oral surgery needs. Suggests necessary treatment and provides risks and alternatives for said treatment. 

• Responsible for evaluating and consulting about patient’s oral surgery needs while still evaluating patient’s overall dental needs. 

• Maintains current knowledge base of dental and oral surgery literature and provides guidance in a manner that reflects this. 

• Provides lectures and or seminars on specific assigned topics by the Chief Dental Director. 

• Maintains current California Dental License, DEA Certificate, and PALS. 

• Completes administrative duties as assigned by the Chief Dental Director.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complies with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. 

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. 

• Attends meetings as required and participates in committees as directed. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

• 2 years of experience Oral Surgeon experience preferred. 
• Experience supervising dental assistants preferred. 

Education Required: 

• DDS or DMD Degree.
• Completion of a US accredited Residency Program in Oral Surgery. 

Certification and Licenses Required: 

• Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of California
• Residency Program Certificate in Oral Surgery
• DEA License
• PALS Certification
• Board Certification preferred. 

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. 
• Good oral and written communication. 
• Good communications skills with the public and other employees. 
• Patience and understanding toward others. 

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Computer skills involving word processing, email and dental management programs such as EPIC are preferable. 

Equipment Used: 

• Front office equipment including a computer. 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• May be required to work some evenings and/or Saturdays. 
• May be required to travel to multiple locations.
• Mostly standing position while bending forward to evaluate patients. 

Universal Requirements: 

Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.