Dentist

About The Position
Riverside University Health System (RUHS)
is seeking an experienced and compassionate
Per Diem Dentist
to join the Community Health Centers (CHCs). In this role, you will provide high-quality dental care to adult and pediatric patients while supporting vacation and paid time off (PTO) coverage at four clinic locations throughout Riverside County, including Jurupa Valley, Perris, Corona, and Palm Springs.

The Dentist – Per Diem is an advanced journey-level classification that reports to a manager- or director-level position. This position provides dental services on a part-time, as-needed basis within RUHS Community Health Centers, which are busy primary care clinics offering integrated on-site dental services.

RUHS dentists typically treat approximately 20 patients per day and are supported by a dedicated clinical team consisting of one Dental Assistant, one Registered Dental Assistant, and three fully equipped operatories, allowing providers to deliver efficient, patient-centered care. Depending on operational needs, per diem dentists may also supervise and provide clinical instruction to residents, interns, and dental students.

The ideal candidate is a skilled, adaptable, and patient-focused dentist with experience treating both adult and pediatric populations. Successful candidates will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced clinical environment and demonstrate a commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities served by RUHS.

This is a per diem position with a flexible, as-needed schedule.
While this position primarily provides vacation and PTO coverage, regular assignments at specific clinic locations may also be available.
Per diem employees receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits.

Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System provides a wide range of primary and specialty care services across 13 Community Health Centers (CHCs) throughout Riverside County. As federally qualified health centers, the CHCs operate on a sliding fee scale to ensure that some of the county’s most vulnerable populations receive the care they need.

Whether it’s preventive care, chronic disease management, Express Care, Mobile Health, or integrated specialty and behavioral health services, our teams are made up of dedicated healthcare professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

If you’re committed to delivering compassionate care and eager to join a team that truly values community, connection, and making a meaningful difference, RUHS is the place for you!

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Conduct dental examinations for patients on an inpatient or outpatient status; determine the need for and provide dental treatment.
• Treat mouth diseases; perform oral surgery; prescribe medications in connection with dental treatment; instruct patients in oral hygiene.
• May supervise sub-professional dental employees; provide training for other professional or sub-professional employees.
• Confer with other RUHS-MC, CHS, and CHC personnel to coordinate dental treatment with any additional services.
• Advise patients relative to dental health practices.

Minimum Qualifications
Education
: Successful completion of the education required by the State of California to obtain the required valid license.

Experience:
Completion of two years in practice, exclusive of internship.

Knowledge of:
The principles and practices of modern dentistry and its applications, techniques, procedures, and equipment; treatment of diseases of the mouth and oral hygiene.

Ability to:
Instruct residents, interns, and students in a designated specialized dental service; prepare comprehensive and concise records; conduct dental examinations; diagnose dental conditions; prescribe treatment and medications; maintain effective relationships with staff and patients.

Licenses/Certificates:
Possession of a current, valid license to practice dentistry issued by the Dental Board of California.

Possession of a current valid Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate (DEA).

Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates issued by a provider certified by the American Heart Association.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Questions:
For further information regarding this posting, contact the recruiter:

Angela Levinson at
: Alevinson@rivco.org or 951-955-5562

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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