General Dentist

Willamette Dental•Portland, OR

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About The Position

The General Dentist supports Willamette Dental’s evidence-based treatment philosophy, mission, vision, and core values by performing the full scope of general dentistry permitted by the state. This full-time position is based at the Stark Practice in southeast Portland and is scheduled for four 10-hour shifts. The expected hiring range is $170,000–$180,000 per year, depending on experience and other factors. The position is eligible for incentive pay under the Company’s plan and for state and federal loan repayment programs. The dentist must hold the required dental degree and valid licensure in the state or states where they practice. The role requires knowledge of evidence-based dental practices, AxiUm electronic records and documentation, CAMBRA and PEMBRA prevention approaches, risk phases and assessment, diagnostic terminology, and methods for diagnosing and treating oral cavity anomalies. It also involves applying customer-service and patient-experience principles, including assessing patient needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating patient satisfaction. Work is primarily performed while sitting and/or standing, with occasional walking, bending, stooping, and carrying light items. The dentist uses a computer and standard office equipment to complete tasks. The role may involve exposure to protected health information (PHI), which must be handled consistently with HIPAA. Willamette Dental offers eligible employees medical, dental, and vision insurance; tuition reimbursement; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% match; accidental death and dismemberment insurance; life insurance; voluntary disability insurance; commuter benefits; two complimentary pairs of FIG scrubs for clinical roles; and an employee assistance program. Eligible employees accrue at least 120 hours of PTO per employment year and receive seven paid holidays annually. PTO combines vacation and sick leave; part-time employees working fewer than 40 hours per week accrue PTO on a prorated basis.

Requirements

Degree as a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), and/or Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS); the posting also specifies a DMD or DDS degree under licenses, certifications, and registrations.
Successful completion of a traditional predoctoral dentistry program.
Valid licensure in the specific state or states where practicing.
Knowledge of evidence-based dental practices.
Knowledge of AxiUm electronic records and requirements for proper electronic documentation of patient care.
Knowledge of CAMBRA and PEMBRA, with an emphasis on prevention.
Knowledge of risk phases and risk assessment.
Knowledge of diagnostic terms and information and techniques for diagnosing and treating oral cavity anomalies.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service and an optimal patient experience.

Responsibilities

Perform the full scope of general dentistry permitted by the state.
Support Willamette Dental’s evidence-based treatment philosophy, mission, vision, and core values.
Complete proper electronic documentation for all care provided to patients.
Diagnose and treat oral cavity anomalies.
Assess patient needs, meet quality standards for services, and evaluate patient satisfaction.
Handle protected health information in a manner consistent with HIPAA.