Staff Dentist
Alameda Health System$72.35–$120.58/hrOakland, CAPer diemPosted 2d agoStill open, checked every nightHow this pay compares
This posting states $72.35–$120.58 an hour. Open dentist jobs in California post a median of $83.89 an hour, the middle half $78.35–$87.63, across 10 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Dentists employed in California earn a median of $79.79 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Alameda Health System here: International Union Of Operating Engineers 39 at Oakland, CA (20 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Oct 2024). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Medicare rating of Highland Hospital
Medicare gives Highland Hospital 1 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; California's hospitals average 3.1). 72% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 40% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · California hospitals by rating.
OSHA inspections here
OSHA inspected Alameda Health System - Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus in Oakland, CA on 12 Mar 2026 and cited 4 violations, $5,100 in penalties as they stand. OSHA inspected Alameda Health System - Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA on 2 Mar 2022 and cited 2 violations, most under California's aerosol transmissible diseases rule, $1,700 in penalties as they stand. A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.
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About the job
Eastmont Wellness Center, part of Alameda Health System, is a large outpatient center that serves a diverse patient population in east Oakland, CA. As part of Alameda County's safety net, we provide quality, accessible care to our community's most vulnerable patients. Eastmont offers full scope adult and pediatric primary care and dental services as well as women's health services, including gynecology, family planning, obstetric and prenatal care. We also provide specialty care including orthopedics, optometry, ophthalmology, endocrine, rheumatology, podiatry, and pediatric dentistry. We have on-site lab, radiology, behavioral health therapy, nutrition services, and case management. Our providers and staff are dedicated to our patients and would love to welcome others who share our mission!
We are currently recruiting for a Services As Needed (per diem) Dentist, who will primarily be working with pediatric patients, to join our team. SANs support our primary care providers with coverage and same-day needs. This position will be based at our Eastmont Wellness Center, but may be needed at Highland Hospital. This position may request 3-4 days of availability per week, including the possibility of working Saturdays. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply!
SUMMARY: Under direction to provide professional dental services with the AHS Dental Clinics; and to do other related work as required.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE : The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
- Performs oral examinations at the AHS Dental Clinics, interprets x-rays; treats mouth diseases; performs prophylactic procedures, restorations, and other treatment as needed; takes impressions, orders dentures and fits and adjusts dentures; instructs patients in oral hygiene and dental care.
- Performs emergency procedures in order to reduce immediate pain; refers patients for needed dental care to the regularly scheduled Staff Dentist for treatment.
- Performs dental evaluations, performs all needed care on juvenile whose guardians are covered by an aid program and informs responsible guardians of dental care which must be given juveniles through private dentists.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in California.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in California
PAY RANGE: $72.35 - $120.58 / Hour
The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.
QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in California.
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