APLA Health's mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the
LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV.
We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people
annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles
County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and
management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment.
For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health
care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several
other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and
legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-
building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-
based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information,
please visit us at aplahealth.org.
We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment!
We offer:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (no cost for
employee)
• Vision Insurance (no cost for
employee)
• Long Term Disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D
Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 4 Personal Days
• 10 Vacation Days
• 12 Sick Days
• Metro reimbursement or free
parking
• Employer Matched (6%) 403b
Retirement Plan
This is a great opportunity to make a difference!
This position will pay $153,857.60 - $220,031.56 annually. Salary is commensurate with
experience.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Periodontist will function as a member of a dental and medical interdisciplinary
treatment team at APLA Health's dental clinics. The Periodonist Dental Specialist is
expected to perform periodontal treatment, both conventional and surgical, and
adjunctive procedures at a specialty level of expertise. The provider is expected to
evaluate and assess periodontal therapy and outcome of treatment. Supervision of
dental students or resident on rotation may also be requested.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Adhere to all state, federal, and community laws and ethical standards that apply
to general dentists and endodontists.
• Examine, diagnose dental conditions, and provide the appropriate dental
treatment for patients of APLA Health & Wellness.
• Accept patients for specialty consultation and treatment in conformance with
established APLA Health & Wellness protocols and guidelines as needed.
• Maintain properly written patient records.
• Attend dental clinic and agency staff meetings as requested by Dental Director.
• Responsible for personal and professional compliance with all applicable state,
federal, and local community clinic regulations regarding the practice of dentistry
as well as those relating to personal issues, workplace safety, public health and
confidentiality.
• Assist in maintaining OSHA and HIPAA compliance.
• Be a visible representative of APLA Health & Wellness in the community and
occasionally network with other community based organizations to help improve
relationships and ensure maximum availability of resources for our patients.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of an evaluation process for the
program to help address the needs of our patients and others living with
HIV/AIDS.
• Advocate for improved access to dental treatment for all people living with
HIV/AIDS through collaboration with the APLA Public Policy Team.
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.
REQUIREMENTS:
Training and Experience:
• Current license to practice dentistry issued by the Dental Board of California
• Post Graduate Certificate of Specialty Training
• Current DEA license
• Current CPR certification
• At least one year of clinical dental practice experience
• Experience with HIV/AIDS dental patients is preferred but not required
• Clear record with Medi-Cal program and private dental insurance companies
Knowledge of:
• Universal precautions and infection control
• OSHA and HIPAA regulations
• General dentistry
• HIV/AIDS medical issues (preferred but not required)
Ability to:
• Work independently and responsibly
• Treat patients with respect, compassion, and confidentiality
• Work independently and responsibly
• Work effectively as a team member in a busy dental practice
• Be self-motivated and maintain the commitment to excellence of APLA Health &
Wellness.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing may be required during patient treatment. The
physical motions and the degree of mobility normally associated with the practice of
dentistry will be performed on a repetitive basis.
This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching,
stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position
requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising
text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid California driver's license; proof of auto liability insurance; and
have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. COVID-19 and Booster or
Medical/ Religious Exemption required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/transgender/veteran.