Per Diem Staff Dentist

Job DetailsJob Location: LOS ANGELES, CA 90022Position Type: Per DiemEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $79.00 - $89.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health Care
JOB SUMMARY

This position will play a key role providing quality dental care in our fast-growing primary care facility. The prime focus will be examining, diagnosing, and developing treatment plans for infections and injuries of the teeth and mouth. Carrying out the treatment plan in a competent and efficient manner is then expected. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our thriving organization and provide quality care to those most in need.

Via Care Community Health Center is an FQHC providing comprehensive primary and preventative health care services to our growing patient population. We are committed to providing advanced technology, human capital, and physical infrastructure to help our providers deliver top quality patient care. To that end we are a Patient Centered Medical Home and, consistent with our organizational culture, we continually seek out and integrate best health care practices. Our rapidly growing center offers services that include: internal and family medicine, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, and drug and alcohol treatment. This is a great opportunity for providers interested in focusing on care delivery rather than the business of medicine/dentistry. In addition, we offer highly competitive compensation and great benefits

 

This is a Per Diem role, supporting coverage in the East LA and Southeast regions.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



Evaluate patients’ intraoral & peri-oral hard and soft tissue condition; including caries, endodontic/periodontal pathology, soft tissue and developmental pathology.





Diagnose and treat Emergency Dental situations such as toothaches, broken teeth/restorations, dislodged crown/bridges, broken off denture teeth etc.


Develop patient treatment plan; including Preventative, endodontic, Periodontal, Restorative, Prosthetic and follow up care.





Refer out complex Endodontic, Surgical and Periodontal treatment. Perform and complete the remaining portion of treatment plan.


Typically, all or nearly all of the treatment plan should be done "in house".


The specific procedures which the applicant is expected to be proficient in and expected to perform are: amalgam and composite restorations, single and double canal Endodontic therapy, extraction of erupted teeth and roots either routinely or simple surgical procedures. prophylaxis, periodontal scaling & root planing.


A significant portion of the applicant’s responsibility will be Pediatric Dentistry without Nitrous Oxide. This will include Preventative, Restorative and Surgical care on cooperative children. Space maintainers and Removable single tooth movement appliances should be planned and performed.





Exercises direct supervision of the assigned/designated dental assistants


Attend dental provider meetings and participate in case study discussions


Provide professional consultation to other staff dentists when needed


Perform other duties as assigned by the Dental Director/Practice Manager



Qualifications

An interest in treating less fortunate, needy patients. Providing emergency, preventative and basic restorative care





Graduate from an accredited Dental School/Doctoral Degree (DDS/DMD)


California State Dental License - in the application process or current


At least 3 years of experience providing dental care


DEA certificate


CPR certification


Experience with Electronic Dental Records and digital radiography required


Strong communication and interpersonal skills


Bilingual in Spanish strongly recommended.



 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS



Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment; and


TB clearance, to be renewed every year.


Annual and pre-employment physical



 

EEO STATEMENT

Via Care Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. San Fernando Community Health Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

 

In compliance with California Labor Code § 432.3, as amended effective January 1, 2026, this job p