Oral Surgeon

Willamette Dental•Springfield, OR

18d•$250,000 - $360,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS) supports Willamette Dental Group’s evidence-based treatment philosophy, mission, vision, and core values by diagnosing and treating conditions involving the head, face, jaw, neck, and sinuses. The OMFS extracts teeth that are impacted, infected, or damaged by disease, and performs biopsies, bone grafts, sinus surgeries, surgery to support orthodontic treatment, and periprosthetic surgery. The role 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 scope of licensure available under the applicable state Dental Practice Act. The surgeon also serves as a resource to other practitioners on medically complex and surgically complex patients, helps coordinate schedules and patient access, and supports quality care and an exceptional patient experience. The position is full-time, 30 hours per week, with three 10-hour shifts, in Springfield. The expected hiring range is $250,000–$360,000 annually, with a guaranteed minimum salary of $250,000 and potential earnings based on production. The position is eligible for incentive pay under the company plan. The role requires adherence to the company’s treatment philosophy, strategic and economic goals, patient-experience standards, OSHA and bloodborne-pathogen policies, FDA and ALARA guidelines for radiographs, and PPE policies. The surgeon must obtain and maintain nitrous oxide credentials and/or credentials for other forms of sedation, along with applicable anesthesia certifications and permits. The role may involve exposure to protected health information (PHI), which must be handled in accordance with HIPAA.

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 dental licensure in the specific state or states where practicing.
Licensed as a DMD or DDS.
Licensed as a Doctor of Medicine (MD), when applicable.
DEA registration.
Maintain BLS certification.
Actively seeking 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 other applicable sedation credentials.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat diseases, malformations, and injuries involving the head, face, jaw, neck, and sinuses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
Extract impacted, infected, or diseased teeth; perform biopsies, bone grafts, sinus surgeries, surgery supporting orthodontic treatment, and periprosthetic surgery.
Provide anesthesia at varying levels, including local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, minimal and moderate sedation, and general anesthesia.
Represent and uphold Willamette Dental Group’s treatment philosophy, mission, vision, and core 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 support patient access, an exceptional patient experience, and appropriate preparation for the following day’s work.
Review dashboard data, specialty referrals, and EV Report, and participate in counseling as needed to support quality care and adherence to the company treatment philosophy.
Adhere to office strategic goals and economic value report criteria, 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.
Follow the company’s PPE policy, including use of N95 respirators and other PPE as required by regulations and company policy.
Maintain applicable anesthesia permits and supporting certifications.
Handle protected health information in a manner consistent with HIPAA.

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
Minimum of 120 accrued PTO hours per employment year, prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week
Seven paid holidays annually
Incentive pay in accordance with the company plan