Dentist
About The Position
As a member of the dental team at Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA), the Dentist performs dental procedures according to ADA standards and provides patient care, treatment planning, and education. The role also includes supervising, managing, and training dental department staff, including assigned residents, and collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams to support positive patient outcomes. The Dentist interprets radiological images, documents services on fee slips and in the electronic dental record within 72 hours of visits, and performs a range of procedures, including restorations, extractions, treatment of dental infections, root canal therapy, and fabrication of complete and partial dentures. Following approved training, privileging, and credentialing, the Dentist may administer orthodontic, pediatric, and/or implant treatment plans. The position participates in chart audits and quality assurance evaluations, consults on dental equipment purchases, and helps train dental assistants. The Dentist is expected to uphold clinic policies, the WE CARE standards of Behavior, patient privacy requirements, and confidentiality of CBHA information.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice dentistry in Washington State.
- Must have a DEA license.
- Possess CPR certification or be able to obtain it within the designated timeframe.
- Possess AIDS education or be able to obtain it within the designated timeframe.
- Maintain authoritative skill and knowledge in the principles of sound dental practice.
- Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to communicate information effectively in written, including electronic, correspondence.
- Ability to communicate information effectively during informal and formal verbal presentations.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex and/or technical information to coworkers and others.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy regulations.
Responsibilities
- Perform dental procedures on patients according to ADA standards.
- Supervise, manage, and train dental department staff, including residents assigned by an executive leader.
- Interpret radiological images to prepare and execute patient treatment plans.
- Provide patient dental education, using interpreters as needed.
- Document services on fee slips and in the electronic dental record within 72 hours of a patient visit.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams as needed to support positive patient outcomes.
- Assist with training new dental assistants.
- Supervise dental staff in the absence of other leadership.
- Consult on the purchase of new dental equipment.
- Perform composite restorations and silver amalgam restorations.
- Perform simple and surgical dental extractions.
- Treat patients with moderate to severe dental infections.
- Perform root canal therapy procedures.
- Fabricate complete and partial dentures.
- After successful completion of approved training programs, privileging, and credentialing, administer orthodontic, pediatric, and/or implant treatment plans.
- Participate in chart audits and quality assurance evaluations.
- Promote a positive work culture and uphold clinic policies and procedures, including WE CARE standards of Behavior.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information, and other proprietary information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
