Part-Time Associate Dentist | Consistent Friday & Saturday Schedule

The Staff Pad has partnered with a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center in Ontario, California, committed to improving the health and well-being of underserved communities. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate Dentist to join a collaborative dental team and provide high-quality care to patients during our Friday and Saturday clinic hours.

This opportunity is ideal for a provider seeking a consistent part-time schedule while making a meaningful impact in an underserved community.

Schedule

Part-Time

Fridays and Saturdays

Consistent weekly schedule

Additional weekday coverage opportunities may be available

Why Join This Opportunity?

Competitive hourly compensation

Provider incentive bonus opportunity

National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site

Paid sick time

Dedicated support team, including Dental Assistants, Hygienists, and Front Office staff

Clinical mentorship and support from the Dental Supervisor and Chief Dental Officer

Opportunity to develop a long-term employment relationship with a growing organization

What You'll Do

As an Associate Dentist, you will provide comprehensive preventive, restorative, and emergency dental care to both pediatric and adult patients in a fast-paced Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment. You will play a key role in improving oral health outcomes while supporting patient education, team development, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Provide routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis, treatment planning, oral examinations, restorative procedures, crown and bridge work, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics, and minor oral surgery

Initiate and interpret diagnostic x-rays and laboratory studies

Administer and prescribe anesthetics, medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate

Refer patients to specialty providers and other care services when indicated

Educate patients and families on oral health, disease prevention, and treatment options

Direct, coordinate, and supervise the clinical activities of Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists

Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, and dental providers in an integrated care setting

Support clinic quality, productivity, and patient satisfaction initiatives

Participate in staff training, community health promotion, and safety/compliance programs

Partner with the Chief Dental Officer to support clinic productivity, scheduling, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts

Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and organizational regulations, policies, and safety standards

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

DDS or DMD degree from an ADA-accredited dental school

Current, valid, and unrestricted California Dental License

Minimum of 2 years of clinical dental practice experience

Current DEA registration and CPR certification (BCLS/ACLS)

Experience treating both pediatric and adult patients

Proficiency with Electronic Dental Records (EDR/EHR)

Strong clinical, communication, leadership, and patient service skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or community health center setting

Experience with NextGen EDR

Bilingual English/Spanish

The Ideal Candidate

You are:

Passionate about serving underserved communities

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented

An effective leader, mentor, and team player

Skilled at building trust with patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds

Committed to quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and continuous learning

Success in This Role

Success is measured by quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, treatment completion rates, and productivity goals. Successful providers will:

Quickly adapt to clinic workflows and Electronic Dental Record (EDR) systems

Maintain a full patient schedule of approximately 15+ patients per 8-hour day

Consistently achieve established quality and productivity benchmarks

Deliver exceptional patient experiences while supporting the mission of expanding access to quality oral healthcare

At this organization, it is believed that everyone deserves access to high-quality oral healthcare. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact while enjoying a predictable Friday and Saturday schedule, we encourage you to apply today.