On-Call General Dentist (Temporary) — Emergency & Community Care

Indian-Health-Center-of-Santa-Clara-Valley; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley in San Jose, CA is seeking a part-time, temporary, on-call Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care including routine and emergency services. The role supports the Dental Director and may involve front desk and staff assistance as needed.

The position requires a California dental license with a DEA license, at least five years of general dentistry experience, and proficiency with pediatric patients, nitrous oxide, and complex extractions.

Qualifications

• Possession of Active California dental license and a valid DEA license.
• Completion of an American Dental Association-accredited dental program (DDS or DMD).
• Five or more years of clinical experience in general dentistry.
• Experience with children under 6 years and with Nitrous Oxide administration.
• Experience with difficult extractions and managing complex medical histories.
• Knowledge of standard of care and updates in general dentistry.
• Knowledge of Infection Control and OSHA requirements.
• Knowledge and practice of Confidentiality and HIPAA law.

Responsibilities

• Provides all phases of general dentistry at or above the standard of care.
• Provides routine and emergency dentistry and refers to specialists as needed.
• Educates patients and the community about dental health.
• Keeps complete and accurate dental records with good documentation.
• Ensures adequate follow-up and continuity of care.
• Learns IHC policies and procedures and coding.
• Manages difficult cases and understands patient complexity.
• Cross-trained for front desk and assisting roles when needed.
• Supports the dental director in projects and quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Active CA dental license

DEA license

5+ years clinical experience

Pediatric experience (kids under 6)

Nitrous oxide administration

Complex extractions

HIPAA/Confidentiality knowledge

Infection control & OSHA knowledge

Standard of care knowledge

Education

DDS or DMD (ADA accredited program)

Job description

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley in San Jose, CA is seeking a part-time, temporary, on-call Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care including routine and emergency services. The role supports the Dental Director and may involve front desk and staff assistance as needed.

The position requires a California dental license with a DEA license, at least five years of general dentistry experience, and proficiency with pediatric patients, nitrous oxide, and complex extractions.