On-Call General Dentist (Temporary/Part-Time)

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

Job summary

Indianhealth Center Of Santa Clara Valley in San Jose, CA seeks a part-time, temporary, on-call dentist to provide comprehensive general dentistry and oversee clinic operations.

The role requires state dental license, DEA registration, and at least five years of clinical experience, including pediatric patients and nitrous oxide.

You will educate patients, document care, coordinate referrals, and support front-desk and staff when needed, reporting to the Dental Director.

Qualifications

• Possession of active California dental license in good standing and a DEA license.
• Graduated from an American Dental Association accredited program (DDS or DMD).
• Five or more years of clinical dentistry experience.
• Experience with kids under 6 years and Nitrous Oxide.
• Knowledge of infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide all phases of general dentistry at standard of care.
• Provide routine and emergency dentistry and refer to specialists as needed.
• Provide dental education to patients and community.
• Keep complete and accurate dental records with good documentation.
• Ensure follow-up and continuity of care.
• Cross-trained for front desk and assisting duties as needed.
• Help Dental Director with quality assurance projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active CA Dental License

DEA License

5+ years clinical dentistry

Pediatric dentistry experience

Nitrous Oxide experience

Difficult extractions experience

Infection control

HIPAA/Confidentiality

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Job description

Indianhealth Center Of Santa Clara Valley in San Jose, CA seeks a part-time, temporary, on-call dentist to provide comprehensive general dentistry and oversee clinic operations.

The role requires state dental license, DEA registration, and at least five years of clinical experience, including pediatric patients and nitrous oxide.

You will educate patients, document care, coordinate referrals, and support front-desk and staff when needed, reporting to the Dental Director.