Oral Surgeon

Willamette Dental•Springfield, OR

1d•$250,000 - $360,000

About The Position

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS) supports Willamette Dental Group’s evidence-based treatment philosophy, mission, vision, and core values. The role diagnoses and treats diseases affecting the head, face, jaw, neck, and sinuses. The surgeon extracts teeth that are impacted, infected, or damaged by disease, and performs biopsies, bone grafts, sinus surgeries, surgery supporting orthodontic treatment, and periprosthetic surgery. The position provides varying levels of anesthesia, including local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, minimal and moderate sedation, and general anesthesia. The OMFS works within a multidisciplinary team at the highest available scope of licensure under the applicable state Dental Practice Act, and serves as a resource to other practitioners managing medically and surgically complex patients. The role supports patient access and experience, quality care, the company treatment philosophy, and office strategic and economic goals. It also requires adherence to applicable safety, radiography, personal protective equipment, and protected health information policies. This is a full-time position of 30 hours per week, scheduled as three 10-hour shifts, at the Springfield Specialty Practice. The expected annual hiring range is $250,000–$360,000, with a guaranteed minimum salary of $250,000 and potential earnings up to $360,000 based on production. The position is also eligible for incentive pay under the Company’s plan.

Requirements

Degree as a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), and/or Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).
Successful completion of a traditional predoctoral dentistry program.
Valid licensure in the specific state(s) where practicing.
Licensure as a DMD or DDS; licensure as a Doctor of Medicine (MD) when applicable.
DEA registration.
Maintain BLS certification.
Actively seek or have achieved board certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Maintain at least the state board’s equivalent of a minimal sedation permit.
Maintain appropriate certifications to support the provider’s anesthesia permit, such as ACLS or PALS.
Obtain and maintain Nitrous Oxide credentials and/or credentials for other forms of sedation.

Responsibilities

Embody Willamette Dental Group’s treatment philosophy, mission, and values throughout the practice.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team at the highest available scope of licensure under the applicable state Dental Practice Act.
Serve as a resource for other practitioners regarding medically complex and surgically complex patients.
Help coordinate schedules during the workday to ensure appropriate patient access, an exceptional patient experience, and timely preparation for the next day’s work when appropriate.
Ensure quality care and adherence to the company treatment philosophy by reviewing dashboard data, specialty referrals, and the EV Report, and receiving counseling as needed.
Adhere to office strategic goals and the economic value report for the office and the provider, including Press Ganey and access measures.
Embrace Press Ganey and patient transparency, keeping the patient experience foremost.
Obtain and maintain Nitrous Oxide credentials and/or credentials for other forms of sedation.
Follow OSHA and bloodborne pathogen policies.
Follow FDA and ALARA guidelines when taking intra-oral and panoramic radiographs.
Diagnose and treat dental issues related to disease, malformations, and injuries, and develop individualized treatment plans.
Follow Willamette Dental Group’s Personal Protective Equipment policy, including use of N95 respirators and other required PPE.
Handle protected health information consistently with HIPAA requirements.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) retirement plan with 5% match
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Two complimentary pairs of Fig scrubs for clinical roles
Employee assistance program
At least 120 hours of PTO per employment year, prorated for part-time employees working under 40 hours per week
Seven paid holidays annually
Incentive pay in accordance with the Company’s plan