Dentist Manager

This is a single position class with primary responsibility for managing  County dental services and providing dental care for those patients seeking dental care from the Solano County Health and Welfare  Department.  The incumbent organizes and manages Countywide dental health services for the Solano County Health and Social Services Department; assists in the administrative and professional direction of the dental services within the County; provides dental services in the County clinic; and serves as a member of the division's management/supervisory team.  The incumbent performs all duties of a Solano County Dentist.

The Dentist Manager is an "at-will" management position and is exempt from civil service.  Incumbents serve at the discretion of the Appointment Authority.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental college or dental school associated with a university. 

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Experience:  Four years of professional level experience in a clinical practice performing patient evaluations, with at least two years of supervisory experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants are required to possess the following: 
  • Current and active license to practice dentistry in the State of California issued by the California Dental Board
  • Valid and current credential from Medi-Cal
  • Valid and current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license
  • Current and valid certification for x-ray safety
  • Current and valid healthcare provider certification of basic life support
  • National Practitioner Identification (NPI) number
• Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C

To review the full job description for this position, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15681

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2016 calendar year is $1,455.62 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County. 

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.

The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years.

Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.

Effective July 1 of each year, 80 hours of administrative leave are granted.

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.

To review the complete benefits for this position, please visit:

http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16483

06/30/2016    Deadline to submit application and any required documentation.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet, available on the employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Department of Human Resources’ office,  and are due by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield 94533. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

A Doctoral degree in Dentistry from an accredited college or university and a valid, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of California issued by the Board of Dental Examiners is required. All candidates must submit proof of the following by the final filing date:

• Current and active license to practice dentistry in the State of California issued by the California Dental Board
• Valid and current credential from Medi-Cal
• Valid and current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license
• Current and valid certification for x-ray safety
• Current and valid healthcare provider certification of basic life support
• National Practitioner Identification (NPI) number

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.  Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.  

How to Submit Your Documents  

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA  94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Dentist Manager) and the recruitment number (16-337130-01).  If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.

• Background Checks: The County may conduct a background check and a reference check on candidates prior to appointment to a position within this class.  The background check may include the State of California Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI), and criminal checks in any City/County where the applicant has resided.
• Independent Travel:  Independent travel will be required.
• Child Abuse Reporting:  Candidates for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.
• Exposure to Communicable Diseases:  Incumbent must be able to work in a clinical environment which may include exposure to communicable disease

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE.  Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons. 

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score.  Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score.  Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.