Dentists

About the Role

NEW Health is a nonprofit community health center serving Northeast Washington for nearly 50 years. The organization provides integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and support services with a patient‑centered approach that treats every individual with dignity, respect, and compassion. Providers—including physicians, advanced practice providers, dentists, behavioral health professionals, and other healthcare providers—play a vital role in improving the health and well‑being of individuals, families, and communities throughout the region.

Why Choose NEW Health?

• Make a Difference Every Day: Care for patients in rural communities where access to healthcare can be limited, improving overall health outcomes through whole‑person care.
• Integrated, Team‑Based Care: Work alongside medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and care‑coordination professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Grow Your Career: Access workforce development through NEW Health University, including training, mentorship, career advancement, and professional growth.
• Recognized as a Best Place to Work: Honored as one of the Inland Northwest’s Best Places to Work, a Great Place to Work®, and one of the nation’s Top 100 Companies That Care.
• Student Loan Repayment Opportunities: Eligible providers may qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program and the Washington State Health Professional Loan Repayment Program.

Why Northeast Washington?

• Mountains, forests, rivers, and lakes provide abundant outdoor recreation (hiking, fishing, boating, skiing, hunting, mountain biking, camping, paddling).
• Affordable housing and a lower cost of living.
• Short commutes and more personal time.
• Excellent schools and family‑friendly neighborhoods.
• Four‑season outdoor recreation and strong community connections.
• Opportunities to become a trusted healthcare leader in close‑knit rural communities.

Benefits

• Four weeks paid time off
• Nine paid holidays annually
• 100% employer‑paid medical and vision insurance for employees and eligible family members
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Free Life Flight membership for your family
• 401(k) with employer match
• Continuing education support
• License reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic, surgical, restorative, and preventative dental services.
• Follow infection control procedures and review medical histories at each visit.
• Consult with patients’ health‑care providers or other clinic providers as needed.
• Diagnose dental disease and oral pathology, develop written treatment plans, and prioritize treatments.
• Explain treatment plans to patients, solicit input, and obtain agreement.
• Balance treatment plans with patient needs, desires, and clinic resources.
• Ensure prescriptions and medication advice align with community standards and NEW Health protocols.
• Recommend dental equipment changes and additions.
• Participate in developing and implementing provider productivity standards.
• Attend staff meetings and in‑service training.
• Represent NEW Health at conferences, meetings, and continuing‑education programs.
• Act as a preceptor for dental‑assisting, dental‑hygiene, and dental students as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned; travel may be required.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Completion of an ADA‑accredited dental program and a valid Washington dentist license are required. Minimum two years of experience is required; previous experience with underserved populations is desired. Certification through the Drug Enforcement Agency is required.

Skills and Certifications:

• Ability to secure credentialing with agencies such as Medicaid.
• Excellent customer service, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Physical Demands

Dental duties require standing for roughly one‑third of the day, with the remainder spent sitting or moving. Hands are used for finger, handle, or feel activities more than two‑thirds of the time, and reaching with arms is also frequent. Climbing, balancing, kneeling, or crouching occurs less than one‑third of the time. Talking/hearing occupies over two‑thirds of the day, and smelling occurs between one‑third and two‑thirds of the day. Excellent vision (with or without correction) and hand‑eye coordination are required. Lifting is typically up to 10 lb (about 30% of the time), with rare lifts over 11 lb. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.