The Job
Increase Base Salary with Modified Benefits Option (MBO)
We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step.* The
Department of Public Health is recruiting for a
Public Health Dentist who provides routine and emergency dental services, including the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients.
Public Health Dentists perform the following duties:
- Perform routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis and treatment plans, preventive dental services, general restorative procedures (fillings), denture adjustments, periodontal (deep cleanings), basic endodontics (root canals), and minor oral surgery (extractions)
- Administers and prescribes anesthetics and medications
- Refers patients for specialty care to other clinic programs or outside agencies as appropriate and ensure follow-up with patient care
- Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of dentistry and associated charting requirements
- Manages and directs all ancillary clinical services and dental staff
- Ensures all clinical services functions achieve expected clinical and productivity outcomes
- Provides leadership in related quality improvement activities
- Implements and evaluates operational and administrative processes
- Ensures the delivery of all dental treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinic policies and quality initiatives
- Provides leadership and direction related to clinical collaborative, studies, programs, or research related initiatives that improve the lives of our patients as well as the communities in which they live
For more detailed information, refer to the Public Health Dentist job description.
As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 per hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Professional Unit, refer to the MBO - Professional Unit BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide .
* Salary increases contingent upon assessed values for prior fiscal year
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Travel: Travel throughout the County and State may be required. Employees will be required to make provisions for local transportation; travel throughout the State will be at the provision of the employer. Mileage reimbursement is available. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained throughout employment.
Physical: Requires physical demands such as, balancing, bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, stooping, turning, twisting and walking long distances both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions; hand and finger dexterity in both hands; ability to manipulate heavy duty security locks and doors; reaching or working above and below shoulder level; normal vision, including color discrimination; normal hearing; and carrying up to 10 pounds.
Working Conditions: Involves exposure to hazardous and infectious materials and communicable diseases.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
License: Possession of a current license as a Dentist by the State of California Board of Dental Examiners.
Certificate: a Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
DEA Authorization: Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) authorization to prescribe all necessary medication
Experience: Completion of two years in dental practice, exclusive of internship.
Selection Process
There will be a
competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by
5 pm, Friday, May 10, 2024. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require
technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Professional UnitThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 5/10/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
