Dentist

CHAS Health; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 179,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

PTO 6 weeks

Tuition assistance

Childcare reimbursement

CME & license reimbursement

Job summary

CHAS Health in Washington state is seeking a licensed dentist to provide restorative, surgical, and preventive dental care to underserved communities.

You will diagnose dental diseases, develop treatment plans, follow infection control protocols, and collaborate with medical colleagues while upholding CHAS Health values and patient-centered care. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits consistent with CHAS Health's mission.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs restorative, surgical and various preventative and restorative services.
• Understands and follows infection control procedures.
• Reviews medical histories at each visit.
• Consults with patient’s health care provider or other clinic provider as needed.
• Diagnoses 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.
• Ensures all prescriptions and advice regarding medications is in accordance with accepted community standards and CHAS Health protocols.

Skills

Credentialing

Oral & written communication

Computer skills

BLS CPR AED

Safe environment

Education

ADA accredited dental program

Washington/Idaho license

DEA certification

Job description

Working Here | Experience Serving Your Community

If you are looking to foster a fulfilling career path while serving your community, you are in the right place. All careers at CHAS Health allow you to make an impact on patient's lives and our greater community. No matter what clinic or location you join, you become a part of the bigger picture - providing trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors. We continue to expand operations and are regularly looking for talented and dedicated individuals to help us continue to make a difference in patient lives.

Everyone Welcome

From the beginning, we strongly believe that all people have the right to high-quality health care. Our goal is to remove barriers to care and provide high-quality, evidence-based care in a place that is convenient - in your neighborhood. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their situation.

Compensation Range: $179,400.00 - $287,884.00

Competitive Compensation & Exceptional Benefits at CHAS Health

Join a workforce that values your expertise as much as your wellbeing!

• Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees! $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
• Work/life balance - enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment - let CHAS Health pay for your education!
• Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.
• CME and license fee reimbursement - we've got you covered.
• *Offered benefits dependent upon employee eligibility and criteria

Job Description

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs restorative, surgical and various preventative and restorative services.
• Understands and follows infection control procedures.
• Reviews medical histories at each visit.
• Consults with patient's health care provider or other clinic provider as needed.
• Diagnoses 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.
• Ensures all prescriptions and advice regarding medications is in accordance with accepted community standards and CHAS Health protocols.
• Recommends dental equipment changes and additions.
• Participates in the development and implementation of provider productivity standards.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training.
• Represents CHAS Health at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
• Participates in precepting dental assisting students, dental hygiene students, and dental students as requested.
• Participates in clinic quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

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

Skills

• Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicaid, etc.).
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Computer skills required.
• BLS (CPR/AED) required.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.

Physical Demands

• Dentists are required to stand under one-third of the day; while sitting and being mobile are required one-third to two-thirds of the time.
• They are required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over two-thirds of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Climbing, balancing, kneeling or crouching occurs less than one-third of the time.
• Communicating by talking / hearing occurs over two-thirds of the day.
• Smelling occurs between one-third and two-thirds 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 10 pounds.
• Rarely is there a need to lift more than 11 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Values

Our core values are our foundation, the guiding sense of direction for our organization: Social Responsibility, Patient-Centered, Entrepreneurship, Respect for Human Dignity, Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement, Fun, CHAS Health

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CHAS Health will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CHAS Health does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are looking to foster a fulfilling career path while serving your community, you are in the right place. All careers at CHAS Health allow you to make an impact on patient's lives and our greater community. No matter what clinic or location you join, you become a part of the bigger picture - providing trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors. We continue to expand operations and are regularly looking for talented and dedicated individuals to help us continue to make a difference in patient lives.