Dentist (Open & Promotional)
Salary
$200,200.00 - $250,265.60 Annually
Location
County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
F032L
Department
San Mateo Medical Center
Opening Date
04/16/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
80A
Description
NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on May 7, 2026, to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous."
San Mateo Medical Center is seeking a General Dentist. The current vacancy is a full-time, regular position.
San Mateo Medical Center is a division of San Mateo County Health. Dental services are integrated with the health system, with access to electronic health records, medical dictation and collaboration with dental and medical specialists across the hospital and satellite clinics.
In addition to being a full-scope Medical Center and Hospital, San Mateo Medical Center operates five dental clinics located in:
These clinics treat children and adults, including homeless and transitional populations, as well as patients with HIV.
The ideal candidate is a skilled and compassionate general dentist with at least three years of clinical experience, preferably in a public health or FQHC setting. The Ideal candidate will also possess the following:
All Clinics operate Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with some evenings, and some Saturday hours.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
Licensure/Certification:
Knowledge of:
Skill/Ability to:
Application/Examination
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score.
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis, and selections may be made at any time within the process.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the Countys website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the Countys website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Continuous
APPLICATION SCREENING: TBD
COMBINED PANEL/DEPARTMENT INTERVIEWS: TBD
About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.
We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
HR Contact: Debbie Kong (04162026) (Dentist - F032)
We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)
In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.
As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.
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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position. This information will weigh heavily in the application screening by the subject matter experts and will also be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Ability to follow instructions, neatness, clarity of expression, grammar and spelling will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume or transcripts will NOT be accepted as a substitute for your responses.
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Describe your experience performing routine and surgical extractions. Please include the types of cases you routinely manage, your comfort level with complexity, use of anesthesia, and examples of situations you independently manage versus refer. Be specific.
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Describe your experience performing comprehensive dental care including: For each area below, briefly describe your level of experience, typical case volume, and practice setting (e.g., community clinic, private practice, hospital-based): 1) root canals; 2) crowns and fixed prosthodontics; 3) removable appliances; 4) fillings; 5) emergency treatment; 6) medical consultations and management of medically complex patients; and 7) dental prophylaxis. If you do not have experience in an area listed above, please indicate "NA"
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Describe your experience providing comprehensive dental care to the following populations: 1) Drop-in, unscheduled patients; 2) children; 3) patients with an HIV diagnosis; 4) pregnant women; and 5) homeless/transient adults. If you do not have experience in an area listed above, please indicate "NA" . Be specific.
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This position requires that you work with diverse patient populations. Indicate which patient populations you are available to work with. (Check as many as apply)
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Indicate the location(s), day(s) and time(s) you are available to work. (Check as many as apply).
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County departments sometimes need extra-help (non-benefited) workers. Extra-help appointments are no more than 1040 hours and are not a guarantee for permanent status. Are you interested in extra-help employment? (A "NO" response will not affect your application for permanent employment.)
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How did you learn about this position?
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If you answered, "Professional Publication/Website" or "Other" to the above question, please indicate below how you learned about this position. Your response to this question will help us in better marketing County jobs. Type NA if not applicable.
Required Question
Employer County of San Mateo
Address County of San Mateo Human Resources Department
500 County Center, 4th Floor
Redwood City, California, 94063-1663
Phone (650) 363-4343
Website https://jobs.smcgov.org