Part-Time Associate Dentist | Consistent Saturday Schedule

The Staff Pad; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Provider incentive bonus

NHSC approved site

Paid sick time

Dental team support

Clinical mentorship

Long-term employment potential

Job summary

The Staff Pad is partnering with a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center in Pomona, CA, to recruit an Associate Dentist for Saturdays. This part-time schedule emphasizes consistent weekly hours and a chance to serve underserved communities.

The role offers competitive hourly compensation, an incentive bonus opportunity, and comprehensive on-site support from dental staff and leadership. If you value meaningful, community-focused care, this could be a great fit.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an ADA-accredited dental school.
• Current, valid, and unrestricted California Dental License.
• Current DEA registration and CPR certification (BCLS/ACLS).
• 2+ years of clinical dental practice experience.
• Experience treating both pediatric and adult patients.
• Proficiency with Electronic Dental Records (EDR/EHR).
• Strong clinical, communication, leadership, and patient service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis, treatment planning, examinations, and restorative procedures.
• 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.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Communication

Leadership

Patient service

Job description

The Staff Pad has partnered with a mission-drivenFederally Qualified Health Center in Pomona, CA, committed to improving the health and well-being of underserved communities. We are seekinga compassionate and skilled Associate Dentist to join a collaborative dentalteam and provide high-quality care to patients during our Saturdayclinic hours.

This opportunity is ideal for a provider seeking aconsistent part-time schedule while making a meaningful impact in anunderserved community.

Schedule: Part-Time | Saturdays only| Consistentweekly schedule

• Additionalweekday coverage opportunities may be available

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Competitivehourly compensation
• Providerincentive bonus opportunity
• NationalHealth Service Corps (NHSC) approved site
• Paidsick time
• Dedicatedsupport team, including Dental Assistants, Hygienists, and Front Officestaff
• Clinicalmentorship and support from the Dental Supervisor and Chief Dental Officer
• Opportunityto 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 bothpediatric and adult patients in a fast-paced Federally Qualified Health Center(FQHC) environment. You will play a key role in improving oral health outcomeswhile supporting patient education, team development, and continuous qualityimprovement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provideroutine and emergency dental services, including diagnosis, treatmentplanning, oral examinations, restorative procedures, crown and bridgework, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics, and minor oralsurgery
• Initiateand interpret diagnostic x-rays and laboratory studies
• Administerand prescribe anesthetics, medications, and treatment regimens asappropriate
• Referpatients to specialty providers and other care services when indicated
• Educatepatients and families on oral health, disease prevention, and treatmentoptions
• Direct,coordinate, and supervise the clinical activities of Dental Assistants andDental Hygienists
• Collaboratewith medical, behavioral health, and dental providers in an integratedcare setting
• Supportclinic quality, productivity, and patient satisfaction initiatives
• Participatein staff training, community health promotion, and safety/complianceprograms
• Partnerwith the Chief Dental Officer to support clinic productivity, scheduling,quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintaincompliance with all federal, state, local, and organizational regulations,policies, and safety standards
• Adaptquickly to clinic workflows and EDR systems & maintain an efficientpatient schedule
• Meetquality and productivity benchmarks & deliver exceptional patientexperiences

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• DDSor DMD degree from an ADA-accredited dental school
• Current,valid, and unrestricted California Dental License
• CurrentDEA registration and CPR certification (BCLS/ACLS)
• 2+years of clinical dental practice experience
• Experiencetreating both pediatric and adult patients
• Proficiencywith Electronic Dental Records (EDR/EHR)
• Strongclinical, communication, leadership, and patient service skills

Additional Skills & Attributes

• Experiencein a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or community health centersetting preferred
• Experiencewith NextGen EDR preferred
• Passion for serving underservedcommunities
• Comfortable in fast-paced, high-volumesettings
• Flexible, adaptable, andsolutions-oriented
• Strong leader, mentor, and team player
• Buildstrust with diverse patient populations
• Committed to quality improvement, patient satisfaction & continuous learning

If you are a compassionate dentist looking for a rewarding opportunity to serve your community while enjoying a consistent Saturday schedule, this could be the perfect fit. Join a supportive dental team where your expertise can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.