Temporary Dentist - Length of Assignment: September 2025 - March 2026

Marin Community Clinics • Novato, CA

178d • Onsite

About The Position

Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is today, a multi-clinic network with a wide array of integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty and referral services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide vital health services to almost 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County. The Clinics regularly receive national awards from the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA). Our Mission is to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all.
Dentist handles all aspects of general dentistry. Diagnoses and treats patients consistent with her/his training and expertise.
Length of Temporary Assisgnment:
September 2025 - March 2026
Work Schedule 1.0 FTE):
Sunday from 8:00am - 5:00pmLocation: 4th Street Dental Clinic
Monday, Tuesdy, Wednesday, and Thurday from 8:00am - 5:00pmLocation: Novato Dental Clinic
Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts available. Part-time and full-time as well.
Shift Differential:
Evening and weekend shifts (4 hours) with direct patient contact include a 10% pay differential in addition to regular salary. Evening differential is paid only for completed 4 hour shifts that begin after 4:00pm.

Requirements

• Graduate of ADA Accredited Dental School.
• Must possess a valid DDS/DMD License to practice in California.
• Active California Dental License & BLS Certification
• Active DEA License.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in general dentistry (GPR or AEGD a plus).
• Fulfill immunization and fit for duty regulatory requirements.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills to maintain and establish good relationships with dental team and patients.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in community health environment a plus.
• Prior experience working with children preferred.
• Oral surgery and Endodontics experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in bi-cultural dental clinic setting.
• Familiar with Electronic Health Records a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends as necessary in either San Rafael and/or Novato clinics.

Responsibilities

• Providing preventative dental care and clinical dental services in a community health center setting.
• Uses EPIC, digital Dexis X-ray and NextGen Electronic Health Records System.
• Delivers high quality care to patients.
• Manages and directs staff assignments and activities in accordance with Marin Community Clinics, Dental Compliance Policies and Procedures, Dental Manual, and applicable California Laws.
• Flexibility is a must. Dentist may have to perform hygiene duties independently on an as needed basis.
• Expected to treat other patients that are on the clinic’s schedule in addition to treating assigned patients.

Benefits

• Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life.
• We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term and Long Term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree