Dentist (Part Time)

About the role

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing dental care to patients as follows:

Responsibilities

• Performs restorative, surgical and various preventative and restorative services.
• Understands and follows infection control procedures.
• Reviews medical histories at each visit.
• Consults with patient’s health care provider or other clinic provider as needed.
• Diagnoses dental disease, oral pathology, and develop a written treatment plan and prioritize treatments.
• Explains the course of treatment with patient, and solicit his/her input and agreement.
• Balances treatment plan on patient needs and desires in conjunction with patient and clinic resources.
• Ensures all prescriptions and advice regarding medications is in accordance with accepted community standards and CHAS Health protocols.
• Recommends dental equipment changes and additions.
• Participates in the development and implementation of provider productivity standards.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training.
• Represents CHAS Health at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
• Participates in precepting dental assisting students, dental hygiene students, and dental students as requested.
• Participates in clinic quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Requirements

• Completion of ADA accredited dental program required.
• Valid dentist license in the state of Washington or Idaho required upon hire.
• Previous experience working with under-served populations desired.
• Certification through The Drug Enforcement Agency required.
• Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicaid, etc.).
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Computer skills required.
• BLS (CPR/AED) required.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.

Physical Demands

• Standing under one-third of the day; while sitting and being mobile are required one-third to two-thirds of the time.
• Using hands to finger, handle or feel over two-thirds of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Climbing, balancing, kneeling or crouching occurs less than one-third of the time.
• Communicating by talking / hearing occurs over two-thirds of the day.
• Smelling occurs between one-third and two-thirds of the day.
• Excellent vision (with or without correction) and hand-eye coordination required.
• Amount of time spent lifting or exerting force is about 30% for up to 10 pounds; rarely is there a need to lift more than 11 pounds.

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees: $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
• More than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
• Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement.
• CME and license fee reimbursement.

Pay

$179,400.00 – $287,884.00