General Dentist - Scotia, CA
Compensation: $185,000 - $225,000 per year
Bonus
- $50,000 signing bonus
- Moving/Relocation package
- Productivity bonuses
About the Job
NEXUS HR is looking for an experienced dentist for a federally qualified health center that provides Behavioral Health, Dental, and Medical services located in Humboldt County, a beautiful part of Northern California, and assisting us in continuing to provide a strong commitment to long‑term care for the whole family.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Discuss with patients the best dental healthcare options.
- Discuss and educate patients on best oral care practices.
- Examine patients’ teeth and oral cavities, diagnose and recommend procedures as needed.
- Document and maintain accurate records of a patient’s dental health history.
- Operate dental equipment as needed.
- Perform tooth extractions and other basic dental procedures such as filling cavities.
- Perform root canals and other more complex dental procedures.
- Refer patients to appropriate specialists as needed.
- Perform root canals, including molar root canals.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in dental medicine or dental surgery
- At least 2-year experience in dentistry or GPR
- Dental License
- DEA license without restriction
- Licensed to practice in California
- Comfortable treating patients of all ages
- Active participation in continued medical education and membership to a professional organization is highly preferred
- Able to work on‑site full‑time
- Authorized to work in the US
Benefits
- Company‑paid professional liability insurance
- Continuing education reimbursements
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Plan
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability (state‑provided)
- 5 paid sick days, 11 paid holidays, 3 weeks of paid vacation
- Eligible to apply for student loan repayment with the federal government