About this role
The Staff Pad has partnered with a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center in Pomona, CA, 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 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 | Saturdays only| Consistent weekly schedule
- Additional weekday coverage opportunities may be available
Why Join This Opportunity?
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Competitive hourly compensation
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Provider incentive bonus opportunity
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National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site
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Paid sick time
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Dedicated support team, including Dental Assistants, Hygienists, and Front Office staff
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Clinical mentorship and support from the Dental Supervisor and Chief Dental Officer
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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
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Provide
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routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis, treatment
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planning, oral examinations, restorative procedures, crown and bridge
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work, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics, and minor oral
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surgery
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Initiate
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and interpret diagnostic x-rays and laboratory studies
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Administer
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and prescribe anesthetics, medications, and treatment regimens as
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appropriate
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Refer
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patients to specialty providers and other care services when indicated
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Educate
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patients and families on oral health, disease prevention, and treatment
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options
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Direct,
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coordinate, and supervise the clinical activities of Dental Assistants and
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Dental Hygienists
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Collaborate
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with medical, behavioral health, and dental providers in an integrated
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care setting
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Support
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clinic quality, productivity, and patient satisfaction initiatives
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Participate
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in staff training, community health promotion, and safety/compliance
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programs
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Partner
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with the Chief Dental Officer to support clinic productivity, scheduling,
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quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
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Maintain
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compliance with all federal, state, local, and organizational regulations,
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policies, and safety standards
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Adapt
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quickly to clinic workflows and EDR systems & maintain an efficient
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patient schedule
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Meet
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quality and productivity benchmarks & deliver exceptional patient
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experiences
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What We Are Looking For
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Required Qualifications
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DDS
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or DMD degree from an ADA-accredited dental school
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Current,
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valid, and unrestricted California Dental License
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Current
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DEA registration and CPR certification (BCLS/ACLS)
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2+
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years of clinical dental practice experience
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Experience
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treating both pediatric and adult patients
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Proficiency
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with Electronic Dental Records (EDR/EHR)
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Strong
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clinical, communication, leadership, and patient service skills
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Additional Skills & Attributes
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Experience
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in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or community health center
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setting preferred
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Experience
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with NextGen EDR preferred
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Bilingual
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English/Spanish preferred
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Passion for serving underserved
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communities
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Comfortable in fast-paced, high-volume
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settings
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Flexible, adaptable, and
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solutions-oriented
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Strong leader, mentor, and team player
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Builds
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trust with diverse patient populations
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Committed to quality improvement,
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patient satisfaction & continuous learning
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If you are a compassionate dentist looking for a
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rewarding opportunity to serve your community while enjoying a consistent
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Saturday schedule, this could be the perfect fit. Join a supportive
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dental team where your expertise can make a meaningful difference in the lives
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of the patients you serve. Apply today !