Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90.51-$102.23/hr

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Job Description

“To enhance the quality of life for men, women and children in the greater Los Angeles area through the provision of high quality, accessible and affordable healthcare services.”

We offer fantastic benefits, competitive pay, and a great family-oriented environment!

We Offer

Medical Benefits - FHCCGLA pays 100% of employee’s Kaiser; Anthem Blue Cross; Health Net; and United Health Care coverage (HMO Plan) subject to change during open enrollment.

  • 403 B - Through Mutual of America, the company matches up to 5% of employee’s salary.
  • Dental Benefit - MetLife Only (HMO/PPO Plan).
  • 11 Holidays Observed.
  • 2 Floating Holidays
  • Vision Benefit - MetLife Plan.
  • 1 Birthday Holiday
  • Life Insurance - Accidental Death & Dismemberment; and Long-term Disability.
  • 7 Paid Sick Leave - 56 hours Full-Time
  • Paid Sick Leave – 40, Part-Time and Per-Diem
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 2 weeks’ Vacation
  • AFLAC Benefits

Provider Benefits

Full-Time CME Days

Dentist - 1,500.00 Annually and 5 Paid CME days.

License Reimbursement

  • Medical License
  • DEA licenses
  • BLS

Possible Student Loan Repayment for Providers

HRSA, HWDD, LA CARE

Oshps HPEF

This would be a great opportunity to make a difference with you onboard!

Position Title: D.D.S.

  • DEPARTMENT: Dental
  • REPORTS TO: Chief Medical Officer

Position Overview

The D.D.S. is in charge of oversight of clinical practices, oversees regulatory compliance, safety and standards of care, and shall be responsible for the administrative practices relevant to the dental department. The D.D.S. directly supervises the Dental staff, i. e. R.D.A and D.A., and provides direction and oversight.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on patient care as scheduled each week.
  • Develop, maintain and implement formal clinic policies and procedures; guide dentists and professional staff to deliver consistent standards of care according policies and assuring clinical practices are above reproach and of the highest quality.
  • Provide feedback in the interview process and orient and train new professional staff.

Evaluate the staff to ensure performance goals related to production, clinical quality and regulatory compliance are met.

Undertakes continuous self-improvement, attending applicable training, seminars, in-services and educational classes to maintain skills competency and current knowledge for standard of care and effective practices.

Responsible for following all agency safety and health standards, regulations, procedures, policies and practices.

  • Identifies, initiates and implements measures to deliver high quality care to patients and improve services.
  • Responds efficiently and timely to all patient and provider staff needs and inquiries.
  • Ensures excellent customer service to all FHCCGLA patients.
  • Works with the operations managers to manage patient scheduling and flow to address bottlenecks, scheduling issues, etc.
  • Handles patient grievances according to FHCCGLA’s Policy & Procedure.

Assists in developing, updates & reviews of FHCCGLA Policies & Procedures (P&P’s) as needed (with input from all other key personnel).

Ensures HIPAA compliance by maintaining strict confidentiality of all patient data and E.H.R./Practice Management System (PMS) according to regulations and FHCCGLA’s P&P’s.

Attends the Following Meetings/trainings

  • Mandatory Quarterly Staff Meeting/Trainings- Quarterly (Jan., Apr., Jul. & Oct.)
  • Corporate Risk Management Meeting- Quarterly (Jan., Apr., Jul. & Oct.), as needed (advanced notice will be provided when feasible)
  • Clinical & Operations (C&O) Meeting- As needed (advanced notice will be provided when feasible)
  • Meetings with FHCCGLA’s Executive Leadership, as needed (advanced notice will be provided when feasible)
  • Other pertinent meetings- As scheduled

Remains Informed Of

  • Current legal and regulatory changes related to scope of practice.
  • Specific programs/payors, insurances accepted, and services being offered at FHCCGLA.

All Applicable Policies & Procedures

Shall participate in all applicable board and management meetings and annual planning processes to support FHCCGLA’s objectives and implementation of the strategic plan.

Collaborate with the Operation Managers and other clinic management to ensure smooth operation of the dental department and programs including staffing and patient visit ratios, scheduling, cost-benefit of programs; advise on facilities and equipment purchases and repairs.

Shall be responsible to enhance working relationships with the local dental community who provide FHCCGLA with external oversight of clinic practices; conduct quality assurance reviews each quarter.

Shall participate in all CCALAC roundtable, workgroups, etc… to keep up to date with all pertinent regulatory information.

  • Represent FHCCGLA at community meetings and events, as requested.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A team-player with demonstrated dedication to excellence. Personal integrity manifested in a positive and credible image.

  • Current CPR Certification- required to be kept up to date.
  • FQHC experience, highly preferred.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Motivation to take initiative to ensure all tasks performed are completed thoroughly and accurately.
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of administrative principles and procedures.

Computer knowledge preferred (e. g., NextGen (E.H.R. & PMS), Microsoft Word and Excel).

  • Bilingual English/Spanish and familiarity with the Hispanic culture.
  • Access to automobile with valid California driver’s license and state mandated automobile insurance.
  • Willingness to adapt to changes with regards to the agency’s growth and expansion.

A management style that supports a collaborative environment and continuous improvement culture. Experience leading teams and coaching employees toward successful outcomes.

  • A current CA dentistry license.
  • 3 - 5 years of hands-on dentistry experience; up to date knowledge of regulations, methods, trends and equipment; professional dental association membership(s); adequate malpractice insurance.
  • Successful upper level dental field management experience, preferred.
  • Established comfort working with diverse cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.
  • Excellent chair-side manner.

Detail oriented. Effective organizational skills. Meets timetables. Successful working in a fast-paced situation and is self-directed with minimal supervision.

Desire to expand knowledge from both a clinical and administrative perspective, including management and leadership skills.

Willingness to have working knowledge and comfort using FHCCGLA/E.D.R./Q.S.I. software.

Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

  • Ability to work well with others in a professional and team-oriented environment.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, friendly personality and able to motivate staff by promoting teamwork.
  • Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religion and economic status.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Problem analysis and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Knowledge of the following (but not limited to), preferred:
  • My Health LA PPO’s HMO’s
  • Medicare Family PACT CPSP
  • Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service CHDP
  • Managed Care Plans Every Woman Counts
  • Min (For Export)
  • 90.51
  • Max (For Export)
  • 102.23

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical oversightStaff supervisionDental proceduresEHR managementProblem solvingTeam managementStrategic planning

Healthcare Professional Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$200k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $181k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 32 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 47% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

What does the Dentist market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$188k–$213kDentist median $118k (middle half $59k–$129k)32 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$181k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in California584 active5,821 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 47% no call · 72% no weekends32 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 5% offer loan repayment584 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs
3
<$285k
6
$285k-350k
4
$350k-415k
1
$475k
2
$480k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs
401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Visa sponsorship
27%
Loan repayment
18% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles

Hospitals and Health Care
Bell Gardens, CA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Benefits - 100% paid Kaiser, Anthem Blue Cross, Health Net, United Health Care (HMO)
403B with up to 5% company match
Dental Benefit - MetLife (HMO/PPO)
11 Holidays Observed
2 Floating Holidays
Vision Benefit - MetLife
1 Birthday Holiday
Life Insurance - AD&D and Long-term Disability

Living in Bell Gardens

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$707k
Typical market rent
$2,109/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.