About the job General Dentist
General Dentist –Health Clinic | Chowchilla, CA
We are partnering with a newly established rural health clinic in Chowchilla, California to find a compassionate and motivated General Dentist (DDS/DMD) to join their growing team. This is an exciting ground-floor opportunity to become part of a patient-centered dental practice being built from the ground up, making a real difference in an underserved rural community.
Position Details
- Setting: Rural Health Clinic — General Dentistry (newly established)
- Patient Population: All ages — general dentistry
- Schedule: Part-Time | 3 days per week
- Location: Chowchilla, CA
- Pay Rate: $115.00 – $130.00 per hour
- Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to help build and grow a new clinic while providing high-quality, patient-centered dental care. The ideal candidate is committed to delivering comprehensive dental services, collaborating with a supportive interdisciplinary team, and creating an exceptional patient experience from day one. The dental suite is built out and ready — the right candidate will have input into equipment decisions and workflow development as the practice launches.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning
- Perform restorative procedures including fillings, crowns, bridges, and extractions
- Deliver preventive dental care, patient education, and oral health counseling
- Diagnose and treat dental conditions while maintaining accurate clinical documentation
- Administer local anesthesia and ensure patient comfort throughout treatment
- Collaborate with dental hygienists, assistants, and front office staff to deliver efficient patient care
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and California Dental Board regulations
- Help establish and grow a new dental practice by fostering long-term patient relationships and contributing to workflow development
- Maintain treatment rooms, equipment, and clinical supplies in accordance with safety and quality standards
- Participate in practice growth initiatives and support a positive, team-oriented culture
- Assist with establishing and growing the new dental practice
Requirements
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school — required
- Active California Dental License in good standing — required
- Active and unrestricted DEA license — required
- Current BLS/CPR certification — required
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Dentist preferred — new graduates are also welcome to apply
- Strong customer service skills and computer proficiency
- Excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the dental team
Why Apply Through Us?
This role is being placed exclusively through Welltech Partners. By applying through us, you'll have a dedicated recruiter supporting you throughout the entire process — from first contact through offer acceptance. All inquiries are handled with complete confidentiality.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Rate: $115.00 – $130.00 per hour
- Part-time schedule — 3 days per week (with potential to expand as clinic grows)
- Ground-floor opportunity to help shape a new dental practice
- Meaningful community impact in an underserved rural area
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
To apply or learn more, please submit your resume through Welltech Partners. All candidate information is kept strictly confidential.