Dentist

North Olympic Healthcare Network; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

North Olympic Healthcare Network (NOHN) seeks a general Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care in a community health setting. You will diagnose, treat, and educate patients across ages, working with a team to ensure high-quality care and a positive patient experience.

The role requires DDS or DMD, WA licensure, DEA license, and BLS. Strong communication, chairside manner, and culturally competent care are essential in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree required.
• Active Washington State license to practice dentistry.
• Active DEA license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent chairside manner.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and develop treatment plans for patients and explain plans to patients/guardians.
• Provide emergency dental care when needed.
• Educate patients and guardians on proper oral health.
• Coordinate with clinical and administrative teams on treatment plans, follow-ups and referrals.
• Prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Administer local anesthesia for dental procedures.
• Document medications, diagnoses and treatment in the electronic dental record in compliance with HIPAA.
• Attend continuing education courses related to the dental profession.
• Adhere to infection control and OSHA regulations and support organizational mission.
• Collaborate with internal and external providers as part of a patient-care team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Chairside manner

Education

DDS or DMD

WA dental license

DEA license

BLS certification

Job description

North Olympic Healthcare Network (NOHN)Job Title: DentistDepartment: DentalReports To: COOFLSA Status: ExemptPOSITION SUMMARYThis position is for a general dentist in a community health center dental practice. This position will provide a wide range of oral health services and treatments to patients of all ages. This position will work in conjunction with other dental providers and staff to ensure all patients receive effective, efficient, and optimal dental care, while also creating and exemplifying an environment for a superior patient experience.PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIESDiagnose and provide appropriate dental treatment plans to patients to include discussion and explanation of treatment plans with parents and/or guardians to their satisfaction and understandingProviding emergency dental care when neededEducate patients, parents and/or guardians on the importance of maintaining proper oral healthCommunicate with clinical and administrative support team regarding patient treatment plans, required follow up visits and referrals to specialty dentistsPrescribe medications necessary and appropriateAdminister local anesthesia for pain control during dental procedures when appropriateCarefully document all medications, diagnoses, consultations, treatment plans, etc. into the electronic dental record and adhere to HIPAA regulationsAttend required continuing education courses related to the dental professionPractice and fallow infection control and OSHA regulationsUphold the mission, values, and principles of the organizationCollaborate when needed with other providers both internal and external as part of a patient care team modelOther duties as assignedPOSITION REQUIREMENTSEducation, Qualifications and Key SkillsDDS or DMD requiredActive Washington State license to practice dentistryActive DEA licenseCurrent BLS certificationStrong communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent chair side mannerComfort working with patients from diverse cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiencesStrong interest and commitment to the mission and vision of an FQHCPhysical/EnvironmentalSitting, standing and walking approximately 80% of the time,Bending and reaching approximately 20% of the time.Normal accessibility and mobility throughout the region required.Normal overtime/extended work hours.Normal ambulatory health center working environment. Requires good verbal and writtencommunications skills. Must be able to speak and read the English language.Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift to a maximum of 50 pounds without assistance.Operational ExcellenceWorks within the LEAN methodologyRelationship ManagementDevelops and maintains collaborative interpersonal relationships with staff, providers, and leadership.Develops and maintains collaborative interpersonal relationship with community agencies, dental clinics, medical clinics, hospitals, etc.Benefits:Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage, 4% 401k Contribution, $50 a month HRA contribution to be used towards qualifying medical expenses, Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.Equal Opportunity Employer:North Olympic Healthcare Network is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, family or marital status, sex, genetic information, disability, creed, religion, citizenship, socio-economic status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.