Part-Time General Dentist - Pediatric Focus

• Adult Dental Services (As Required)
• Comprehensive and periodic oral examinations for adult patients
• Diagnosis, treatment planning, and restorative care for adult patients
• Preventive services, including prophylaxis, SRPs and Perio maintenance
• Extractions, Crowns, Restorations, and Dentures
• Urgent and emergency dental care for both pediatric and adult patients

• Cross-Population Services
• Interpretation and documentation of clinical radiographs (bitewing, periapical, panoramic, occlusal)
• Prescribing medications within license, privileges, and applicable law.
• Referral to specialists (orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, etc.) as clinically indicated
• Care coordination with medical, behavioral health, and other integrated care team members as applicable
• Accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all patient encounters in the Clinic’s electronic health record (EHR) system
• Compliance with Clinic infection control, patient safety, and quality improvement protocols
• Participation in peer review, quality assurance, and utilization review activities as required
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including HIPAA

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Who we’re looking for

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet all of the following requirements at the time of contracting and must maintain eligibility throughout the contract term:

• Licensure and Education
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental school
• Active, unrestricted California dental license in good standing with the Dental Board of California at the time of contracting and throughout the contract period
• No disciplinary actions, restrictions, or probationary conditions on California dental license (or any dental license held in any state)

• Certifications and Registrations
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification (American Heart Association or equivalent)
• DEA registration if the contractor will be prescribing controlled substances at the Clinic
• CURES registration (California Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System) if the contractor holds a DEA registration and will prescribe controlled substances

• Clinical Competence
• Demonstrated competence and experience treating pediatric dental patients (children and adolescents)
• Ability to provide general dental services to adult patients within the scope of their California dental license and clinical privileges
• Ability to perform urgent and emergency dental care

• Credentialing and Compliance
• Eligibility for FQHC credentialing and privileging per HRSA Health Center Program requirements
• Eligibility for payer enrollment, including Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal, if required for contracted services
• Not currently excluded, debarred, or sanctioned from participation in federal health care programs (Medicare, Medicaid), as verified through OIG LEIE and SAM.gov
• Ability to meet all occupational health requirements, including applicable immunization requirements and communicable disease screening as required by the Clinic and applicable California law
• Ability to work in person at T.H.E Clinic’s California location(s) for all contracted service days

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred but not required

• Experience working in an FQHC, community health center, public health clinic, school-based health center, or other safety-net dental setting
• Pediatric-focused dental experience or additional training in pediatric dentistry
• Completion of a General Practice Residency (GPR), Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD), pediatric dental residency, or comparable postdoctoral training
• Experience treating children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), including patients with physical, developmental, behavioral, or medical complexity
• Bilingual Spanish language proficiency (speaking, reading, and writing) preferred given the patient population served
• Familiarity with Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal billing, documentation, and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with FQHC workflows, sliding fee schedules, and community health center operations
• Experience with eClinicalWorks EHR systems

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Independent contractor terms

• As an independent contractor, the dentist acknowledges and agrees to the following:
• The contractor is solely responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local income taxes and self-employment taxes arising from compensation received under this engagement.
• The contractor is responsible for maintaining an active, unrestricted California dental license in good standing throughout the contract term, at the contractor’s own expense.
• The contractor is responsible for all required continuing education (CE) to maintain licensure and competence, at the contractor’s own expense.
• The contractor is responsible for maintaining current BLS certification, DEA registration (if applicable), CURES registration (if applicable), and all other required registrations and credentials throughout the contract term.
• The contractor is responsible for maintaining professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage as specified in Section 7 of this document and/or the executed contractor agreement, if FTCA coverage does not apply.
• The contractor is not eligible for employee benefits, including but not limited to health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, workers’ compensation (unless required by applicable California law), or unemployment insurance.
• The contractor is responsible for providing services using independent professional judgment, consistent with accepted standards of dental practice, and consistent with Clinic policies and procedures.
• The contractor may not subcontract or delegate their contracted services to any other provider without prior written approval from the Clinic.

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California-Specific compliance notes: The following California-specific compliance requirements apply to this engagement:

• Dental Licensure
• The contracted dentist’s California dental license must remain active, unrestricted, and in good standing with the Dental Board of California at all times during the contract term. The Clinic will conduct periodic license verification.
• Any disciplinary action, suspension, restriction, or modification to the contractor’s California dental license must be reported to the Clinic immediately and will be grounds for contract suspension or termination.

• BLS Certification
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required at all times during the contract term. Expired BLS certifications must be renewed prior to continuation of services.

• Controlled Substance Prescribing
• If the contracted dentist holds a DEA registration and prescribes controlled substances at the Clinic, the dentist must comply with the California Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) requirements, including registration with CURES and checking CURES prior to prescribing Schedule II–IV controlled substances as required by California law.
• The Clinic’s controlled substance prescribing policies and procedures apply to all contracted providers.

• Mandated Reporter Requirements
• Because this role involves the provision of dental services to children, the contracted dentist is a mandated reporter under California law (California Penal Code § 11165.7 and related statutes). The contracted dentist is required to report known or reasonably suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities in accordance with California law.
• The contracted dentist should complete mandated reporter training as required by California law and/or Clinic policy. Completion records should be maintained.

• Independent Contractor Classification
• California law, including but not limited to the California Labor Code and Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) as codified, imposes specific requirements for the classification of independent contractors. The Clinic should consult with legal counsel familiar with California employment law to confirm that the independent contractor classification is appropriate for this specific engagement prior to execution of the contractor agreement.

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Physical and work environment requirements

• The contracted dentist must be able to perform the following physical functions and work in the following environment:
• Work in person in a clinical dental operatory environment at the Clinic’s California location(s) for all contracted service days. Remote work is not applicable to this role.
• Stand and/or sit for extended periods while providing dental care to patients.
• Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions associated with clinical dental instrumentation and procedures.
• Wear and work while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to mask/respirator, gloves, protective eyewear, and protective gown/jacket, in compliance with OSHA and Clinic infection control requirements.
• Work in person in a clinical dental operatory environment at the Clinic’s California location(s) for all contracted service days. Remote work is not applicable to this role.
• Stand and/or sit for extended periods while providing dental care to patients.
• Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions associated with clinical dental instrumentation and procedures.
• Wear and work while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to mask/respirator, gloves, protective eyewear, and protective gown/jacket, in compliance with OSHA and Clinic infection control requirements.

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Equal opportunity statement

HealthBridge is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate in contracting opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. HealthBridge is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable clinical environment that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves.