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Job Description
The Job
The Department of Public Health is recruiting for a Mobile Clinic Dentist* who will primarily support mobile dental operations through routine and emergency dental services, including the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients.
The Mobile Clinic Dentists will perform the following duties:- Perform routine and emergency dental services on the Public Health mobile dental clinic, including screenings, examinations, diagnosis and treatment plans, preventive dental services, general restorative procedures (fillings), denture adjustments, and minor oral surgery (extractions). Periodontal (deep cleanings) and basic endodontics (root canals) typically are not performed on the mobile clinic, but may be performed at a physical clinical location.
- Provide dental services at various mobile locations throughout the region, including rural areas in the county which may include occasional evening hours until 7pm and/or weekends.
- Provides back-up support, when assigned, at any of the department’s Federally Qualified Health Centers, primarily the Hesperia location.
- Administers and prescribes anesthetics and medications.
- Refers patients for specialty care to other clinic programs or outside agencies as appropriate and ensure follow-up with patient care.
- Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of dentistry and associated charting requirements.
- Manages and directs all ancillary clinical services and dental staff.
- Ensures all clinical services functions achieve expected clinical and productivity outcomes.
- Provides leadership in related quality improvement activities.
- Implements and evaluates operational and administrative processes.
- Ensures the delivery of all dental treatment and care is consistent with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including clinic policies and quality initiatives.
- Provides leadership and direction related to clinical collaborative, studies, programs, or research related initiatives that improve the lives of our patients as well as the communities in which they live.
*Official job title: Public Health Dentist
For more detailed information, refer to the Public Health Dentist job description.
Excellent Benefit Package!
Traditional Option Both Options Include Modified Benefits Option (MBO)- Up to 160 hours accruable Paid Vacation time
- 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
- 16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave or annual gym membership reimbursement up to $299
- Higher Medical Premium Subsidy
- Medical/Dental - dependent coverage with premium subsidies
- Vison - no cost to employee and dependent coverage
- Generous Retirement - (sbcera.org)
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation auto-enrolled upon hire
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund (RMT) with County contribution*
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tuition Reimbursement and Membership Dues
- Employee Discounts, Commuter Services and Wellness Programs
MBO provides a $1.75 hourly rate of pay increase, which will be considered as part of the base hourly rate when calculating:- Overtime
- Retirement Benefit Amount
- County contribution to the Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)*
- Sick leave cash-outs pursuant to RMT Article and
- Leave cash-outs
Paid Time Off (PTO) in lieu of separate use-specific leave accruals:- Flexibility in use
- Greater cash out value
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required, including to remote and rural communities.
Schedule: The incumbent may occasionally be scheduled to work on weekends, including Saturdays or Sundays, based on community event schedules and operational needs. Overtime beyond the regular work schedule may also be required.
Physical: Requires physical demands such as, balancing, bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, stooping, turning, twisting and walking long distances both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions; hand and finger dexterity in both hands; ability to manipulate heavy duty security locks and doors; reaching or working above and below shoulder level; normal vision, including color discrimination; normal hearing; and carrying up to 10 pounds.
Working Conditions: Involves exposure to hazardous and infectious materials and communicable diseases.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
License: Possession of a current license as a Dentist by the State of California Board of Dental Examiners.
Certificate: a Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
DEA Authorization: Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) authorization to prescribe all necessary medication
Experience: Completion of two years in dental practice, exclusive of internship.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Friday, October 31, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
Professional Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 10/31/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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