Dentist

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe; Kingston (WA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 220,000; Part time

Job summary

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe in Kingston, WA seeks a part-time Dentist (DDS or DMD) to provide comprehensive dental care to eligible recipients and guide dental staff in a professional, compassionate environment.

You will lead the clinic when the Chief Dental Officer is unavailable, maintain patient relationships for prevention programs, document care in electronic health records, and collaborate with health services to improve access and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school with eligibility for licensure.
• Certificate from an accredited General Practice residency program or 2+ years of related professional experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families; maintain charts and records; protect confidentiality.
• Ability to coach staff and develop dental care policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive routine dental care to patients.
• Lead Dental Clinic operations when Chief Dental Officer is unavailable.
• Establish and maintain contact with patients to ensure participation in preventive programs.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Supervision

Confidentiality

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

General Practice residency certificate or 2 years related experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe - Kingston, WA 98346

Position Type: Part Time - 20 - 29 hrs/week

Education Level: Doctorate - Required

Salary Range: $141,961.00 - $220,040.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Occasional travel to trainings

Job Summary

Provides dental patient care to all eligible recipients. Provides guidance to dental staff. Ensures that the provision of dental services takes place in a professional, compassionate environment.

Clinical

• Provides comprehensive routine dental care services to dental patients.


• Provides leadership for the Dental Clinic when the Chief Dental Officer is not available.


• Establishes and maintains contact with patients and families to ensure participation in a regular prevention program.

Follow up

• Documents care in patient care electronic health record.


• Communicates with patients by telephone and written correspondence if necessary.


• Modifies plan of care with patient/family to achieve optimal health in conjunction with established treatment protocols.

Health Promotion

• Recommends and provides preventative maintenance appropriate for age and risk factors.


• Discusses lifestyle changes that will promote well-being and health.


• Participates and provides insight in conjunction with Health Clinic and Health Services management.


• Participates in health promotion activities in the larger community as time permits.

Education

• Enhances participation in self-care by providing patient and family health education.

Quality Improvement

• Participates in quality assurance review activities as determined by the Chief Dental Officer.


• Maintains Certification and Licensure.


• Enhances current knowledge base by attending continuing education programs as deemed necessary.


• May supervise staff at times when Chief Dental Officer is unavailable.


• Provide input for productivity, utilization rates, new users and submission of necessary information to Accounting for service reimbursement. Recommend and implement improvements related to increased productivity, cost-effectiveness, improved patient care and quality control.


• Work in conjunction with Hygienist, medical, and WIC to support dental access for children.


• As time permits, participation in quality assurance and improvement activities as outlined by annual indicators, problem reviews, grant/contract requirements, chart audits, and patient complaints.


• Maintain dental referral linkages in the community.


• Other duties as assigned related to position.

Qualifications

• Requires a DDS or DMD from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and either a certificate from an accredited General Practice residency program or 2 years of responsible experience in the profession.


• Requires a minimum of two (2) years of directly related work experience.


• Knowledge of theories, principles and application as necessary to develop and implement a full service dental care program; professional dental care ethics and principles, practices and procedures required to assess the needs of a wide range of patients in the community; principles of effective supervision.


• Able to communicate effectively; deal tactfully and patiently with patients; maintain patient charts and records; maintain confidentiality; establish and maintain an effective working relationship with patients, pharmacies, laboratories, other departments and employees; effectively coach employees toward maximum performance; provide input to develop, write and evaluate dental care policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to finger, handle, reach with hands and arms


• Frequently required to walk, sit, stand


• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds


• Normal audio and visual acuity

Travel Requirements

• Local, Statewide, and out-of-state may be required