Dentist

Job description

Overview
At Vista Community Clinic (VCC) , we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most.
As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.
✨ For eligible employees, benefits include: ✅ Competitive compensation & benefits ✅ Medical, dental, vision✅ Company-paid life insurance ✅ Flexible spending accounts ✅ 403(b) retirement plan
Why VCC?
• 🏅 Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.
• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.
• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.
• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities
Provide care in the following disciplines of a general dental practice: diagnosis, preventive dentistry and uncomplicated oral surgery. Responsible for the provision and coordination of all dental services.
• Preventive services include topical fluorides and advocating fluoridation of community water; corrective services including pediatric dentistry and other routine dental services
• Have clinical contact with patients for the purpose of education, examination and surgical activities in carrying out a dental program
• Provide team services using multiple operatories

Qualifications
Minimum
• Valid license to practice dentistry in California
• Minimum two years' experience working in a high volume dental practice
• Experience supervising dental auxiliary staff
• Current CPR/BLS certification

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
• Skilled in the management of “team” dentistry using multiple operatories and multiple auxiliaries
• Ability to write and document clinical and preventive protocols to guide dental service delivery
• Experience/familiarity with Practice Management and Electronic Dental Records systems, NextGen/QSI preferred
• Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities

Preferred Skills
• Bilingual Spanish/English

Salary Range
• $90.00 - $92.00 per hour Depending On Experience