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Clinica Sierra Vista
Bakersfield, California

Float Dentist - Comprehensive Care Center

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$160k-$190k

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Job Description

Clinica Sierra Vista is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in California and the nation, having earned the trust of its patients, partners and the communities it serves over a 47-year history distinguished by rapid growth and innovation, exceptional primary-care physicians, and a reputation for treating the most vulnerable residents with respect and compassion.

Clinica Sierra Vista, accredited by the rigorous Joint Commission, serves patients at 31 health centers in Fresno and Kern counties.

Our services include Pediatric Care, Adult Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Prenatal & Women’s Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, HIV/AIDS testing and treatment, Health Education, Outreach and WIC services.

We partner with local governments, social services departments, businesses and nonprofit leaders to address the full range of needs for our patients. Our dedicated providers and staff make Clinica Sierra Vista an ideal place to call your medical home.

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Float Dentist who:

Works with the Dental Director to develop an effective patient and community education and dental disease prevention program in addition to needed routine clinical services. It is understood that the community’s need for regular clinical services will require much professional time in the provision of chairside services; however, the goal of preventive service will always be kept in sight.

Benefits

1. $160,000 - $190,000 Base salary (Commensurate with experience)

2. Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for physician and family (begins on first day of employment)

3. Sign-on bonus of up to $100,000 or Mortgage Subsidy up to $100,000.

4. Paid CME

5. Relocation reimbursement

6. Loan repayment through the NHSC.

7. Malpractice coverage through the FTCA/Federal Tort Claims Act.

8. J1/H-1B visa candidates are welcome, CSV is cap exempt for H1-B Visa

Essential Functions

The Staff Dentist’s primary work duty is patient care, which includes the following services:

1. Diagnostic.

2. Preventive.

3. Emergency.

4. Complete restorative.

5. Maintenance therapy.

6. Prosthetic therapy.

7. Oral Surgery

In addition to the direct delivery of patient care, the Staff Dentist also assists with the following:

1. Assisting in establishing standards of oral health service and developing an organizational plan to carry our activities.

2. Learn to use provided techniques and methods appropriately.

3. Supervision of dental staff.

4. Representing the clinic in meetings of professional groups.

5. May perform other work-related duties.

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply" or call/text Tania Alvarado at (661) 612-4943.

About the Central Valley

Located in the heart of California, the Central Valley feeds America as the leading agricultural region of the nation. In the southern part of the valley, oil production also powers the economy, though aerospace, the healthcare industry and alternative energy are emerging as key drivers as well.

We specialize in sunshine in California, with a mild climate year-round. Beaches are less than two hours away, and several mountain ranges and the high desert are even closer. We’re two hours north of Los Angeles, and a tank of gas will get you to San Francisco, San Diego or Las Vegas.

But our greatest natural resource is not the bounty of our fields or our oil; it’s the people. Fresno and Bakersfield take great pride in our reputation as generous, giving cities who offer metropolitan amenities but a small-town sense of community.

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions.

As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values.

We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive.

Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law.

We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Dentist provides comprehensive clinical dental care including diagnostic, preventive, emergency, and restorative services. Additionally, the role involves supervising dental staff and collaborating with the Dental Director to develop community oral health education programs.

Requirements

The position requires a qualified dentist capable of delivering direct patient care and managing clinical dental services. Candidates must be prepared to work in a community health center setting and assist in establishing oral health service standards.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic dentistryPreventive dentistryEmergency dentistryRestorative dentistryPatient educationStaff supervision

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 46 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% 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 ~$175k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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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.

Living in Bakersfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,858/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Clinica Sierra Vista

Hospitals and Health Care
Bakersfield, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for physician and family (begins on first day of employment)
Sign-on bonus of up to $100,000 or Mortgage Subsidy up to $100,000
Paid CME
Relocation reimbursement
Loan repayment through the NHSC
Malpractice coverage through the FTCA/Federal Tort Claims Act
J1/H-1B visa candidates welcome; CSV is cap exempt for H1-B Visa