Dentist
NORTH OLYMPIC HEALTHCARE NETWORK•Port Angeles, WA
•$140,675 - $178,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Dentist is a general dentist in a community health center dental practice, providing a wide range of oral health services and treatments to patients of all ages. The role works with other dental providers and staff to deliver effective, efficient, optimal dental care and support a superior patient experience. The Dentist also works within the LEAN methodology and develops collaborative relationships with staff, providers, leadership, and community health organizations.
Requirements
- DDS or DMD degree.
- Active Washington State license to practice dentistry.
- Active DEA license.
- Current BLS certification.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent chairside manner.
- Comfort working with patients from diverse cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences.
- Strong interest in and commitment to the mission and vision of an FQHC.
- Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak and read English.
- Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling, and to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose patients and develop appropriate dental treatment plans, explaining them to patients and, when applicable, parents or guardians.
- Provide emergency dental care when needed.
- Educate patients and parents or guardians about maintaining proper oral health.
- Communicate treatment plans, required follow-up visits, and specialty referrals with clinical and administrative support teams.
- Prescribe appropriate and necessary medications.
- Administer local anesthesia for pain control during dental procedures when appropriate.
- Document medications, diagnoses, consultations, and treatment plans in the electronic dental record, and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
- Attend required continuing education courses related to dentistry.
- Follow infection-control and OSHA regulations.
- Uphold the organization's mission, values, and principles.
- Collaborate with internal and external providers as needed as part of a patient-care team.
- Work within the LEAN methodology.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with staff, providers, leadership, community agencies, dental and medical clinics, and hospitals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 4% 401(k) contribution.
- $50 monthly HRA contribution for qualifying medical expenses.
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
