Dentist, (PER DIEM)
Listed compensation
$79.59-$99.49/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join AltaMed as a Dentist – Per Diem, Community Health in Los Angeles, California, United States. Grow Healthy If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $79.59 - $99.49/hour.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career Advancement & Development opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid CME Days
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
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Key Responsibilities
The Dentist is responsible for providing preventive and primary dental care to patients within a community health clinic setting. They will deliver quality care consistent with their training and experience to support the clinic's mission.
Requirements
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited dental school and hold a valid license to practice in the State of California. Additionally, a valid BLS certification following American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Alta Med holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 61 active listings.
Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$186k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $168k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Dentist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 13 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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