Dentist

Columbia Basin Health Association; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) is seeking a licensed dentist to join our dental team in Washington. You will perform procedures, supervise staff, and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires DEA and CPR credentials, HIPAA knowledge, and the ability to document care in the electronic dental record within 72 hours. Training new staff and ensuring high-quality service are essential to our WE CARE culture.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice dentistry in Washington State.
• DEA license required.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
• AIDS education or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
• Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Office Suite.
• HIPAA compliance and patient privacy regulations knowledge.
• Ability to supervise and train dental staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental procedures on patients according to ADA standards.
• Supervise and train dental department staff, including residents assigned by executive leader.
• Interpret radiological images to prepare and execute treatment plans.
• Provide patient dental education with interpreters as needed.
• Document services in the electronic dental record within 72 hours of patient visit.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Assist with the training of new dental assistants.
• Supervise dental staff in absence of other leadership.
• Perform composite and silver amalgam restorations; simple and surgical extractions.
• Perform root canal therapy procedures; fabricate dentures.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold WE CARE standards.

Skills

Dental procedures

Staff supervision

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

DDS/DMD

Washington State license to practice dentistry

DEA license

CPR certification

AIDS education/training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic dental records (EDR)

Job description

Overview

At Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) we never have to wonder whether the work we do is worthwhile. Each day we see victories and successes, big and small, in the lives of people who count on us.

Partner with Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) for a rewarding career. Your dream to promote health and wellness, work with passionate people, and feel accomplished for doing important work while earning a reasonable paycheck is possible with us. Be a part of a healthcare movement as you grow your career. The size and culture of the organization provides an opportunity to work closely with leadership, lead initiatives, and see the results of your hard work. You ability to make an impact is limited only by your passion and creativity.

Responsibilities

Description of Primary Responsibilities

As a member of the dental team, this position is involved in the following duties:

• Perform dental procedures on patients according to ADA standards.
• Supervise/manage/train dental department staff, including residents assigned by executive leader.

Dental Provider Duties

• Interpretation of radiological images to prepare and execute patient treatment plans.
• Provide patient dental education with assistance from interpreters as needed.
• Document services on fee slips and in the electronic dental record within 72-hours of patient visit.
• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams as needed to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Clinical Duties

• Assist with the training of new dental assistants.
• Supervise dental staff in absence of other leadership.
• Consult on the purchase of new dental equipment.
• Perform composite restorations
• Perform silver amalgam restorations
• Perform simple and surgical dental extractions
• Treat patients with moderate to severe dental infection.
• Perform root canal therapy procedures.
• Fabricate complete and partial dentures.
• Upon successful completion of approved training programs, privileging and credentialing, responsible for the administration of orthodontia, pediatrics and/or implant treatment plans.
• Participate in chart audits and quality assurance evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of Behavior.
• Must uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific to CBHA.

Qualifications

Professional and Technical Knowledge

Maintain authoritative skill and knowledge in the principles of sound dental practice.

License and Certification

• Licensed to practice dentistry in Washington State.
• Must have a DEA license.
• Possesses CPR certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
• Possesses AIDS education or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.

Technical Skills

Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Office Suite.

Communication

• Ability to provide effective communication of information in written (including electronic) correspondence.
• Ability to provide effective communication of information during informal and formal verbal presentations.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex and/or technical information to co-workers and others.