Dentists

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic, surgical, restorative and various preventative services.
• Understands and follows infection control procedures.
• Reviews medical histories at each visit.
• Consults with patient's health care provider or another clinic provider as needed.
• Diagnostics 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.
• Sets and adheres to provider productivity standards.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training.
• Represents NEWHP at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
• Acts as a preceptor for dental assisting students, dental hygiene students, and dental students as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travel may be required.

Requirements

• Completion of ADA accredited dental program required.
• Valid dentist license in the state of Washington required upon hire.
• Previous experience working with under-served populations desired.
• Certification through The Drug Enforcement Agency required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience required.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Completion of ADA accredited dental program required. Valid dentist license in the state of Washington required upon hire. Previous experience working with under-served populations desired. Certification through The Drug Enforcement Agency required. Minimum 2 years of experience required.
• Skills: Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicaid, etc.). Excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills required. Computer skills required. BLS certification required.
• Physical Demands: Dentists are required to stand under 1/3rd of the day; while sitting, and being mobile are required 1/3rd to 2/3rd of the time. They are required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3rd of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms. Climbing, balancing, kneeling or crouching occurs less than 1/3rd of the time. Communicating by talking/ hearing occurs over 2/3rd of the day. Smelling occurs between 1/3rd and 2/3rd 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 10lbs. Rarely is there a need to lift more than 11lbs.