Dentist - Float Pool

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Part time

Job summary

King County is seeking three enthusiastic Dentists for Short-Term Temporary positions in their Public Health Dental Program. The successful candidates will provide coverage in various clinics across Seattle and surrounding areas. Ideal applicants will demonstrate a commitment to health equity and possess an active WA State Dental License. This role emphasizes teamwork and leadership in delivering comprehensive dental care, along with the flexibility to adapt to scheduling needs.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active WA State Dental License.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in public/community health center desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diagnostic, restorative, preventive and emergency dental care.
• Provide clinical oversight to Dental Assistants.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Commitment to health equity

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Education

Active WA State Dental License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Dental Record (EPIC/WISDOM)

Job description

Public Health - Seattle & King County - Public Health Dental Program is looking for three (3) skilled, enthusiastic and flexible Dentists to join its vibrant and diverse Float Pool team! These positions are hourly Short-Term Temporary (STT) positions. Our STT Dentists will be available to provide coverage in our clinics 1-3 days/week. Successful candidates will work at any of the King County Public Health Dental clinics. Dental clinics are located: in Downtown Seattle, Eastgate, North Seattle, Columbia City and Renton. The typical scheduling process is that STT Dentists provide the days they are available, and we work to match those days with any days the clinics need a dentist.

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule

Standard clinic hours at the five public health clinics are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Days at each clinic will be scheduled at sites based on coverage needs.

Work Location

The formal work location for these positions will be based out of the Eastgate Dental Clinic. These positions will provide backfill for staff dentists at all of our dental clinic locations. Those locations are:

• Columbia Dental Clinic, located at 4400 37th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118.
• Downtown Dental Clinic, located at 2124 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121.
• Eastgate Dental Clinic, located at 14350 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98007
• North Dental Clinic, located at 12359 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125.
• Renton Dental Clinic, located at 3201 NE 7th St, Renton, WA 98056.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

The following duties are performed dental clinics:

• Deliver diagnostic, restorative, preventive, and emergency dental care.
• Provide clinical oversight to Dental Assistants in clinical settings.
• Collaborate on community-based prevention strategies (sealants, fluoride, oral health education).
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation (EPIC/WISDOM).
• Ensure compliance with OSHA/WISHA standards and King County policies.
• Perform timely and accurate charting and billing documentation using Electronic Dental Record (EPIC/WISDOM).
• Perform other duties as allowed by the Washington State Dental Practice Act 18.32 and 18.26.
• Comply with OSHA/WISHA standards in both clinical and community settings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):

• Must currently possess an active WA State Dental License.
• Commitment to health equity and addressing health disparities.
• Ability to provide leadership and work as a team member in a fast-paced environment.
• Selected candidates will be required to pass a thorough background investigation.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their training.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools; therefore, candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired):

• Experience in a public/community health center and clinic setting desired.
• Applicants who are bilingual, particularly in English and Spanish, are encouraged to apply.

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our True North, we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

These positions are open to all qualified candidates who meets the minimum qualifications.

Application Process

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Resume (Outlining relevant experience)
• Cover Letter (Expressing interest in this position)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer towww.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visithttps://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Union Membership

These positions are not represented by a labor union.

Contact

For questions about this recruitment, please contact Salyse Duckworth, HR Analyst at [e-mail] .