AltaMed·Santa Ana, California
The Pedodontist provides comprehensive dental care for infants, children, and adolescents. This includes examining, diagnosing, and treating diseases, injuries, and dysfunctional disorders of the oral cavity.
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The Pedodontist is responsible for providing dental care for infants, children, and adolescents by examining, diagnosing, and treating diseases, abnormalities, injuries, and dysfunctional disorders of the oral cavity and its associated structures.
Minimum Requirements
Certified Dental License required.
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a pediatric dentist required.
Outpatient health clinic setting and/or a community health center setting, working with the underserved populations preferred.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing quality improvement programs.
Experience dealing with underserved populations and cultural competency.
Demonstrated experience with Electronic Medical Records systems.
A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
$193,428.57 - $241,785.71 annually
Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Candidates must hold a certified dental license and have at least 5 years of experience as a pediatric dentist. A valid BLS certification and experience with underserved populations and EMR systems are required or preferred.
Market context
In California, dental assistant roles with orthodontic experience are often competitive because employers typically look for candidates who can step into patient flow, imaging, and chairside support with minimal onboarding. For this role, a valid RDA license and X-ray license are required, and orthodontic experience is essential. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your licensure and orthodontic background before applying.
