full-time 6 hours ago
Per Diem Staff Dentist
Via Care Community Health Center
4476 Tweedy Boulevard, South Gate, CA 90280
79 - 89/hr
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
This position will play a key role providing quality dental care in our fast-growing primary care facility. The prime focus will be examining, diagnosing, and developing treatment plans for infections and injuries of the teeth and mouth. Carrying out the treatment plan in a competent and efficient manner is then expected. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our thriving organization and provide quality care to those most in need.
Via Care Community Health Center is an FQHC providing comprehensive primary and preventative health care services to our growing patient population. We are committed to providing advanced technology, human capital, and physical infrastructure to help our providers deliver top quality patient care. To that end we are a Patient Centered Medical Home and, consistent with our organizational culture, we continually seek out and integrate best health care practices. Our rapidly growing center offers services that include: internal and family medicine, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and drug and alcohol treatment. This is a great opportunity for providers interested in focusing on care delivery rather than the business of medicine/dentistry. In addition, we offer highly competitive compensation and great benefits
This is a Per Diem role, supporting coverage in the East LA and Southeast regions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluate patients’ intraoral & peri-oral hard and soft tissue condition; including caries, endodontic/periodontal pathology, soft tissue and developmental pathology.
Diagnose and treat Emergency Dental situations such as toothaches, broken teeth/restorations, dislodged crown/bridges, broken off denture teeth etc.
Develop patient treatment plan; including Preventative, endodontic, Periodontal, Restorative, Prosthetic and follow up care.
Refer out complex Endodontic, Surgical and Periodontal treatment. Perform and complete the remaining portion of treatment plan.
Typically, all or nearly all of the treatment plan should be done "in house".
The specific procedures which the applicant is expected to be proficient in and expected to perform are: amalgam and composite restorations, single and double canal Endodontic therapy, extraction of erupted teeth and roots either routinely or simple surgical procedures. prophylaxis, periodontal scaling & root planing.
A significant portion of the applicant’s responsibility will be Pediatric Dentistry without Nitrous Oxide. This will include Preventative, Restorative and Surgical care on cooperative children. Space maintainers and Removable single tooth movement appliances should be planned and performed.
Exercises direct supervision of the assigned/designated dental assistants
Attend dental provider meetings and participate in case study discussions
Provide professional consultation to other staff dentists when needed
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dental Director/Practice Manager
An interest in treating less fortunate, needy patients. Providing emergency, preventative and basic restorative care
Graduate from an accredited Dental School/Doctoral Degree (DDS/DMD)
California State Dental License - in the application process or current
At least 3 years of experience providing dental care
DEA certificate
CPR certification
Experience with Electronic Dental Records and digital radiography required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Bilingual in Spanish strongly recommended.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment; and
TB clearance, to be renewed every year.
Annual and pre-employment physical
EEO STATEMENT
Via Care Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. San Fernando Community Health Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
In compliance with California Labor Code § 432.3, as amended effective January 1, 2026, this job posting includes the pay scale for the position. The pay scale represents a good‑faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage range the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. Actual compensation within the posted range will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity.
This position will play a key role providing quality dental care in our fast-growing primary care facility. The prime focus will be examining, diagnosing, and developing treatment plans for infections and injuries of the teeth and mouth. Carrying out the treatment plan in a competent and efficient manner is then expected. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our thriving organization and provide quality care to those most in need.
Via Care Community Health Center is an FQHC providing comprehensive primary and preventative health care services to our growing patient population. We are committed to providing advanced technology, human capital, and physical infrastructure to help our providers deliver top quality patient care. To that end we are a Patient Centered Medical Home and, consistent with our organizational culture, we continually seek out and integrate best health care practices. Our rapidly growing center offers services that include: internal and family medicine, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and drug and alcohol treatment. This is a great opportunity for providers interested in focusing on care delivery rather than the business of medicine/dentistry. In addition, we offer highly competitive compensation and great benefits
This is a Per Diem role, supporting coverage in the East LA and Southeast regions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluate patients’ intraoral & peri-oral hard and soft tissue condition; including caries, endodontic/periodontal pathology, soft tissue and developmental pathology.
Diagnose and treat Emergency Dental situations such as toothaches, broken teeth/restorations, dislodged crown/bridges, broken off denture teeth etc.
Develop patient treatment plan; including Preventative, endodontic, Periodontal, Restorative, Prosthetic and follow up care.
Refer out complex Endodontic, Surgical and Periodontal treatment. Perform and complete the remaining portion of treatment plan.
Typically, all or nearly all of the treatment plan should be done "in house".
The specific procedures which the applicant is expected to be proficient in and expected to perform are: amalgam and composite restorations, single and double canal Endodontic therapy, extraction of erupted teeth and roots either routinely or simple surgical procedures. prophylaxis, periodontal scaling & root planing.
A significant portion of the applicant’s responsibility will be Pediatric Dentistry without Nitrous Oxide. This will include Preventative, Restorative and Surgical care on cooperative children. Space maintainers and Removable single tooth movement appliances should be planned and performed.
Exercises direct supervision of the assigned/designated dental assistants
Attend dental provider meetings and participate in case study discussions
Provide professional consultation to other staff dentists when needed
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dental Director/Practice Manager
An interest in treating less fortunate, needy patients. Providing emergency, preventative and basic restorative care
Graduate from an accredited Dental School/Doctoral Degree (DDS/DMD)
California State Dental License - in the application process or current
At least 3 years of experience providing dental care
DEA certificate
CPR certification
Experience with Electronic Dental Records and digital radiography required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Bilingual in Spanish strongly recommended.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment; and
TB clearance, to be renewed every year.
Annual and pre-employment physical
EEO STATEMENT
Via Care Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. San Fernando Community Health Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
In compliance with California Labor Code § 432.3, as amended effective January 1, 2026, this job posting includes the pay scale for the position. The pay scale represents a good‑faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage range the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. Actual compensation within the posted range will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity.
About Via Care Community Health Center
Via Care Community Health Center offers comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services to meet the unique needs of the community. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, they prioritize patient-centered care and accessibility.