Dentist - PER DIEM

Per Diem Dentist

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Per Diem Dentist to join the Community Health Centers (CHCs). In this role, you will provide high-quality dental care to adult and pediatric patients while supporting vacation and paid time off (PTO) coverage at four clinic locations throughout Riverside County, including Jurupa Valley, Perris, Corona, and Palm Springs.

The Dentist Per Diem is an advanced journey-level classification that reports to a manager- or director-level position. This position provides dental services on a part-time, as-needed basis within RUHS Community Health Centers, which are busy primary care clinics offering integrated on-site dental services.

RUHS dentists typically treat approximately 20 patients per day and are supported by a dedicated clinical team consisting of one Dental Assistant, one Registered Dental Assistant, and three fully equipped operatories, allowing providers to deliver efficient, patient-centered care. Depending on operational needs, per diem dentists may also supervise and provide clinical instruction to residents, interns, and dental students.

The ideal candidate is a skilled, adaptable, and patient-focused dentist with experience treating both adult and pediatric populations. Successful candidates will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced clinical environment and demonstrate a commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities served by RUHS.

This is a per diem position with a flexible, as-needed schedule. While this position primarily provides vacation and PTO coverage, regular assignments at specific clinic locations may also be available. Per diem employees receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits.

Meet the Team! Riverside University Health System provides a wide range of primary and specialty care services across 13 Community Health Centers (CHCs) throughout Riverside County. As federally qualified health centers, the CHCs operate on a sliding fee scale to ensure that some of the county's most vulnerable populations receive the care they need.

Whether it's preventive care, chronic disease management, Express Care, Mobile Health, or integrated specialty and behavioral health services, our teams are made up of dedicated healthcare professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

If you're committed to delivering compassionate care and eager to join a team that truly values community, connection, and making a meaningful difference, RUHS is the place for you!

Learn more about our Community Health Centers by visiting

Examples of Essential Duties

Conduct dental examinations for patients on an inpatient or outpatient status; determine the need for and provide dental treatment.

Treat mouth diseases; perform oral surgery; prescribe medications in connection with dental treatment; instruct patients in oral hygiene.

May supervise sub-professional dental employees; provide training for other professional or sub-professional employees.

Confer with other RUHS-MC, CHS, and CHC personnel to coordinate dental treatment with any additional services.

Advise patients relative to dental health practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Successful completion of the education required by the State of California to obtain the required valid license.

Experience: Completion of two years in practice, exclusive of internship.

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of modern dentistry and its applications, techniques, procedures, and equipment; treatment of diseases of the mouth and oral hygiene.

Ability to: Instruct residents, interns, and students in a designated specialized dental service; prepare comprehensive and concise records; conduct dental examinations; diagnose dental conditions; prescribe treatment and medications; maintain effective relationships with staff and patients.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a current, valid license to practice dentistry issued by the Dental Board of California. Possession of a current valid Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate (DEA). Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates issued by a provider certified by the American Heart Association. Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.