County of San Mateo
Supervising Dentist (Open and Promotional)
County of San Mateo, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
The San Mateo Medical Center is seeking a
Supervising Dentist . We are a division of
San Mateo County Health
and will supervise the County-wide dental services program, clinically directing and fully supervising professional, paraprofessional, and support staff.
Ideal Candidate
Three years of clinical experience in a community-based dental clinic setting.
At least three years of supervising experience performed in a community-based clinic setting.
Familiarity with Denti-Cal.
Experience working with Electronic Medical Records Systems, including EPIC.
Strong leadership skills.
Effective written, oral, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Experience handling personnel and labor‑related issues.
San Mateo Medical Center operates five dental clinics serving diverse populations: 39th Avenue (San Mateo), Fair Oaks Health Center (Redwood City), Daly City Clinic, Coastside Clinic (Half Moon Bay), and a Mobile Dental Clinic. All clinics operate Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with select evening and Saturday hours.
Responsibilities
Direct and oversee the County-wide dental services program.
Plan, assign, review and supervise the work of staff; provide training, mentorship, and professional development; develop individual and team performance.
Evaluate employee performance, provide counseling, and recommend corrective actions and other personnel decisions.
Provide clinical supervision and direction to all levels of professional, paraprofessional, and support staff.
Develop, implement, and monitor adherence to policies, procedures and clinical protocols.
Teach and provide instruction to residents, interns, dental students, and dental hygiene students.
Coordinate the work of consulting dentists and specialty providers.
Develop standards of care for specialty areas.
Participate in in‑service training programs and clinical education initiatives.
Carry out a full range of dental care and treatment duties.
Participate in clinical research as applicable.
Prepare reports and maintain records of departmental and clinical activities.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Licensure / Certification
License to practice dentistry issued by the California Board of Dental Examiners.
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical qualification is three years of experience in the provision of professional dental services.
Knowledge
Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning and evaluation, project management, scheduling and training.
Job planning and prioritizing techniques.
Principles of budget preparation and monitoring.
Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation.
Development of medical policies, procedures and protocols.
Preparation of comprehensive reports and other correspondence.
Dental care management practices and principles, including revenue retrieval.
Principles and practices of modern dentistry and its application, techniques, procedures and equipment.
Current developments, trends and research in the dental field.
Pharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects.
Proper documentation of clinical services.
Skills / Ability To
Plan, assign, supervise, direct, review and evaluate the work of others.
Train others in work procedures.
Analyze and resolve administrative problems related to the dental program.
Direct County-wide programs.
Provide clinical direction to professional, paraprofessional and technical staff.
Organize and prioritize work, meet critical deadlines and follow up on assignments.
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence.
Apply principles of effective management techniques.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, medical center staff, community organizations and others.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals within the County or at any level within the Medical Center.
Open & Promotional Open and 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, extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score.
Examination Process The examination process includes an application screening (Pass/Fail) based on the candidate’s application and responses to supplemental questions. Candidates who pass will be invited to a panel interview, which may include a pre‑interview exercise. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by qualification level. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
Application Method Applications for this position will be accepted online only. If you are currently on the County’s website, click the Apply button. If not, go to
https://jobs.smcgov.org/
to apply. Responses to supplemental questions are required and must be submitted in addition to the standard county employment application. A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of your responses. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
Recruitment Schedule
Final Filing Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 11:59 P.M. PST
Application Screening: Week of January 5, 2026
Panel Interviews: Week of January 12, 2026
About the County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, it is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California, serving many culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
Equal Opportunity Statement San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer. The county seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. The county encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
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Supervising Dentist . We are a division of
San Mateo County Health
and will supervise the County-wide dental services program, clinically directing and fully supervising professional, paraprofessional, and support staff.
Ideal Candidate
Three years of clinical experience in a community-based dental clinic setting.
At least three years of supervising experience performed in a community-based clinic setting.
Familiarity with Denti-Cal.
Experience working with Electronic Medical Records Systems, including EPIC.
Strong leadership skills.
Effective written, oral, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Experience handling personnel and labor‑related issues.
San Mateo Medical Center operates five dental clinics serving diverse populations: 39th Avenue (San Mateo), Fair Oaks Health Center (Redwood City), Daly City Clinic, Coastside Clinic (Half Moon Bay), and a Mobile Dental Clinic. All clinics operate Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with select evening and Saturday hours.
Responsibilities
Direct and oversee the County-wide dental services program.
Plan, assign, review and supervise the work of staff; provide training, mentorship, and professional development; develop individual and team performance.
Evaluate employee performance, provide counseling, and recommend corrective actions and other personnel decisions.
Provide clinical supervision and direction to all levels of professional, paraprofessional, and support staff.
Develop, implement, and monitor adherence to policies, procedures and clinical protocols.
Teach and provide instruction to residents, interns, dental students, and dental hygiene students.
Coordinate the work of consulting dentists and specialty providers.
Develop standards of care for specialty areas.
Participate in in‑service training programs and clinical education initiatives.
Carry out a full range of dental care and treatment duties.
Participate in clinical research as applicable.
Prepare reports and maintain records of departmental and clinical activities.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Licensure / Certification
License to practice dentistry issued by the California Board of Dental Examiners.
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical qualification is three years of experience in the provision of professional dental services.
Knowledge
Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning and evaluation, project management, scheduling and training.
Job planning and prioritizing techniques.
Principles of budget preparation and monitoring.
Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation.
Development of medical policies, procedures and protocols.
Preparation of comprehensive reports and other correspondence.
Dental care management practices and principles, including revenue retrieval.
Principles and practices of modern dentistry and its application, techniques, procedures and equipment.
Current developments, trends and research in the dental field.
Pharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects.
Proper documentation of clinical services.
Skills / Ability To
Plan, assign, supervise, direct, review and evaluate the work of others.
Train others in work procedures.
Analyze and resolve administrative problems related to the dental program.
Direct County-wide programs.
Provide clinical direction to professional, paraprofessional and technical staff.
Organize and prioritize work, meet critical deadlines and follow up on assignments.
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence.
Apply principles of effective management techniques.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, medical center staff, community organizations and others.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals within the County or at any level within the Medical Center.
Open & Promotional Open and 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, extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score.
Examination Process The examination process includes an application screening (Pass/Fail) based on the candidate’s application and responses to supplemental questions. Candidates who pass will be invited to a panel interview, which may include a pre‑interview exercise. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by qualification level. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
Application Method Applications for this position will be accepted online only. If you are currently on the County’s website, click the Apply button. If not, go to
https://jobs.smcgov.org/
to apply. Responses to supplemental questions are required and must be submitted in addition to the standard county employment application. A resume or reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of your responses. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
Recruitment Schedule
Final Filing Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 11:59 P.M. PST
Application Screening: Week of January 5, 2026
Panel Interviews: Week of January 12, 2026
About the County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, it is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California, serving many culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
Equal Opportunity Statement San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer. The county seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. The county encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
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