Pedodontist

Elica Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement plan with match

Paid Time Off

Annual CME Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Malpractice/Tail Insurance

Job summary

Elica Health Centers in California seeks a Pediatric Dentist to deliver comprehensive dental care to children, including those with special healthcare needs. You will diagnose, treat, and develop preventive plans, coordinate with physicians and specialists, and lead a team to provide coordinated, high‑quality care.

Board-certified or eligible, DDS/DMD with pediatric residency, CA license, DEA/CURES, and BLS. Experience serving underserved populations is preferred; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree and pediatric dentistry residency completed.
• Board certification by ABPD preferred.
• Current, unrestricted California dental license.
• Current DEA registration and CURES registration as required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience serving underserved or low-income populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental exams, assessments, and treatment planning for pediatric patients, including those with special healthcare needs.
• Provide preventive, restorative, emergency, and therapeutic dental services per standards and guidelines.
• Evaluate trauma, oral pathology, growth/development, and behavioral management in children.
• Coordinate referrals with medical providers, dental specialists, and community resources.
• Educate patients and guardians on oral health, hygiene, nutrition, and lifelong dental care.
• Lead and supervise dental assistants and hygienists per California regulations.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

DDS or DMD

Pediatric Dentistry Residency

ABPD board certification

California Dental License

DEA/CURES registration

BLS certification

Job description

About Elica Health Centers

Join Elica’s mission and become a part of a team where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community!

At Elica Health Centers, we share a common goal: provide the best possible patient care to our growing community! Our passion extends throughout Elica, from the exceptional healthcare services we provide to our underserved patients at our Community Health Clinics and state-of-the-art mobile medicine program: Health on Wheels, to our Resource Center where we empower patients and members of the community to connect with resources to help them build healthy and full lives.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will be willing and able to:

• Perform comprehensive dental examinations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for pediatric patients, including those with special healthcare needs.
• Provide preventive, restorative, emergency, and therapeutic dental services in accordance with accepted standards of care, evidence-based clinical guidelines, and organizational protocols.
• Evaluate and manage dental trauma, oral pathology, growth and development concerns, and behavioral management needs unique to pediatric patients.
• Determine the need for specialty referrals and coordinate care with medical providers, dental specialists, and community resources as appropriate.
• Educate patients, parents, guardians, and caregivers regarding oral hygiene, nutrition, disease prevention, anticipatory guidance, and the importance of establishing lifelong oral health practices.
• Collaborate effectively with dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, medical providers, behavioral health providers, and care teams to ensure coordinated, integrated patient care.
• Supervise and provide clinical direction to dental assistants, registered dental assistants, and dental hygienists in accordance with California regulations and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with and provide regular updates to the Chief Dental Officer regarding pediatric dental services, patient access, quality metrics, referral management, clinical protocols, patient safety concerns, and opportunities to improve care delivery and outcomes for pediatric patients.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic health records and documentation in compliance with federal, state, payer, HRSA, and organizational requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review activities, clinical staff meetings, and continuing education programs.
• Support the organization's mission to improve access to care and reduce oral health disparities within the communities served.

Benefits

Elica Health Centers offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance. Highlights include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Choice of PPO medical plans through Anthem Blue Cross, including a Premier PPO option with $0 in‑network out‑of‑pocket costs, plus dental and vision coverage. Health Plans include care navigation and provider support resources to help with finding care, understanding benefits, and billing questions. Coverage options are available for individual and family tiers.
• Retirement – 403(b) plan with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off – Up to 4 weeks of vacation in the first year based on hours worked, plus 7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Ancillary & Voluntary Benefits – Employer‑paid life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), and optional supplemental benefits
• Annual CME Benefit - Reimbursement to pay for CME, licensing, and certifications required for the position, plus up to one (1) week of paid time off based on your weekly schedule. See offer letter for details.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $3,000 per calendar year after one (1) year of service
• Malpractice/Tail Insurance - Provided at no cost to the employee.

Eligibility

Benefits are available to employees working 30+ hours per week, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Compensation Disclosure

Compensation range: $190,000 - $250,000

The compensation range listed reflects Elica’s good‑faith estimate of the anticipated hiring range for this position in accordance with California pay transparency requirements. Final compensation will be determined based on job‑related factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, and qualification.

Language Skills (Preferred)

Bilingual or multilingual communication skills in English and Russian, Farsi, Pashto/Pushto, or Spanish are preferred to support the needs of the communities we serve, where more than 50% of patients report a primary language other than English.

Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program.
• Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD)
• Current, unrestricted California Dental License.
• Current DEA registration and Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) registration, as required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• At least 2 years of experience working with underserved, low‑income persons or homeless persons preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving medically underserved and culturally diverse populations.
• Excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements

• Must have a current and valid California driver’s license and the ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours.
• If selected for an employment opportunity with Elica Health Centers, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella & Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID‑19 vaccination status prior to their scheduled start date. Please be advised that this position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of a dental clinic environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.