General Dentist – Pediatric Practice | Bakersfield, CA
Full-Time or Part-Time | $800–$1,100 Daily Base | New Graduates Welcome!
Make a Difference in Children's Smiles!
Our client is seeking a friendly, compassionate General Dentist to join a growing, pediatric-focused dental practice in Bakersfield, California. This is an excellent opportunity for a dentist who enjoys working with children or is interested in developing their skills in pediatric dentistry within a supportive, family-friendly environment.
Both full-time and part-time candidates are welcome, and new graduates are encouraged to apply! Previous experience treating children is a plus, but it is not required. If you're patient-focused, approachable, and excited to help young patients build healthy smiles, this could be a great fit.
Why Consider This Opportunity:
- Competitive Starting Pay: $800–$1,100 per day, with flexibility based on experience.
- Flexible Compensation: Start on a daily guarantee, with the opportunity to transition to a percentage-of-production model after an initial period.
- Flexible Schedule: Choose full-time or part-time employment.
- Supportive Clinical Team: Rotating dental assistants provide chairside support, so you'll never be expected to work without assistance.
- Growing Practice: Join a practice with strong patient demand and opportunities to grow alongside the team.
- Pediatric Focus: Concentrate on pediatric general dentistry while referring complex specialty procedures to the appropriate providers.
- New Graduate Friendly: An opportunity to build confidence and clinical experience in a pediatric setting.
Schedule Options:
Full-Time:
- Monday–Friday.
- 9:00 AM–5:30 PM.
Part-Time:
- Flexible scheduling.
- Ideally Monday–Tuesday or Thursday–Friday.
- 9:00 AM–5:30 PM on scheduled days.
Clinical Focus
The doctor will primarily provide general dental care for pediatric patients in a child-friendly setting. Specialty procedures are referred out, allowing you to focus on pediatric general dentistry.
The practice refers out:
- Implants.
- Periodontics.
- Oral surgery.
- Endodontics.
- Orthodontics.
Practice Details:
- Team: Six current team members, with additional hiring underway.
- Clinical Support: Rotating dental assistants for chairside assistance.
- Treatment Space: Four treatment rooms and six open-bay hygiene chairs.
- Practice Management Software: Open Dental.
- Patient Base: Primarily Medi-Cal, with some PPO patients; no HMO.
Benefits:
- 401(k) available after an initial period of employment.
- Additional benefits may be introduced as the practice continues to grow.
Your Next Career Opportunity
Whether you're an experienced dentist looking for a new environment or a recent graduate interested in pediatric dentistry, this opportunity offers flexibility, dependable starting compensation, and a supportive team.
Interested in helping children develop healthy smiles while growing your career? Explore this General Dentist opportunity in Bakersfield, CA, and discover what you could build with a growing pediatric practice!