Dentist- ONC

Sea Mar

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 219,204,000 - 296,570,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Seattle-based health network, seeks a credentialed dentist to provide high-quality dental services to Sea Mar patients in Washington. The role requires adherence to professional standards and state regulations, with emphasis on patient safety and cultural sensitivity.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with other health professionals, and contribute to quality improvement efforts while delivering compassionate, accessible dental care in a community-focused

Qualifications

Must have completed a formal dental training program and DDS/DMD degree.
Active Washington state dental license; BLS CPR within 90 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
Must obtain DEA certificate if prescribing controlled substances.
Pre-hire TB test and annual retest; annual influenza vaccine required.
Provide health screening and ongoing professional development as required.

Responsibilities

Practice dentistry in accordance with Washington Dental Act and professional standards.
Supervise clinical staff per state regulations.
Maintain BLS CPR or ACLS certification.
Provide dental care with strict aseptic controls for patient and staff safety.
Coordinate patient care with other health professionals as needed.
Use efficient time management to maximize productivity and patient satisfaction.
Participate in Quality Improvement activities within the Dental Program and Sea Mar.
Assist in making dental care accessible to Sea Mar patients and the community.

Skills

Reading skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Education

DDS/DMD

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization.

Position Summary

The main responsibility of the Dentist is to provide dental services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Center, consistent with his/her training following the standards established for the profession of dentistry and allowed by his/her license from the Department of Health in the State of Washington.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services. Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:

Understanding and empathizing with client needs
Surpassing client expectations
Demonstrating a high level of integrity
Exhibiting compassion and commitment
Advocating for social justice
Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team
Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To practice dentistry in an ethical manner, meeting the standards of the dental profession and in accordance to the Washington State Dental Act.
To supervise the clinical activities of support staff according to the Washington Dental Act.
To be current in basic life support (BLS) or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification or their equivalents.
To provide dental care under the strictest methods of aseptic control and in a manner that results in patient, staff and dentist safety.
To acquire new knowledge and skills contributing to the provision of high quality dental care.
To coordinate patient care by seeking consultations from, or referrals to, other health professionals, when necessary.
To utilize staff and patients' time efficiently in order to maximize productivity and patient satisfaction.
To use the appropriate procedure codes consistent with the dental services rendered.
To participate in Quality Improvement activities of the Dental Program and of Sea Mar Community Health Centers, including staff training when assigned.
To help make dental care available to the patients of Sea Mar Community Health Center and to the public by participating in activities which promote dental and oral health in the community.
To be able to perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

Have a current and valid professional license from the State of Washington Department of Health to practice dentistry and a Dentist's Contract with Sea Mar Community Health Center. Provide dental services to Sea Mar patients under the administration of the Chief Dental Officer and meet productivity standards established by Sea Mar. Be able to administer nitrous oxide sedation to Sea Mar patients, with the most safe and effective techniques accepted by the regulatory bodies of the dental profession.

Qualifications

Language Skills

Have the ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Be able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or other members of the health profession.

Mathematical Skills

Have the ability to calculate basic mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Have a basic understanding of the concepts of bio-statistical analyses.

Education and Experience, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, and Medical Screening

Must have completed a formal training program at a recognized University, School of Dentistry, and have completed the requirements for the degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) or an equivalent degree (such as BDS with validation in the USA). This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.

Additional Requirements

Must have an initial TB test at hire and an annual retest.
Must have a valid and current DEA Certificate, if dentist will be prescribing Controlled.
Pre-hire and annual employee health screening required.
Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration.
Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all time during the flu season.

Work Environment

Dentists will encounter an office setting and assigned staff that may include other dentists. As part of a dental team, the dentist will need to develop healthy interpersonal relationships with staff to effectively deliver optimal dental care to all patients. Interpersonal relationships with the patients are equally important. All current and future dental records are and will be electronic, with digital radiographs available for diagnostics. Dentists are to wear proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when treating patients. Infection control and Safety protocols are always observed in the clinic area when using dental instruments or equipment, including use of Nitrous Oxide/oxygen gas. Most full-time dentists work 4 or 5 days a week with a standardized daily work load. Some dentists work Saturdays as an extra day, depending on patient needs and their availability.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands that must be met by a dentist are those required to successfully perform the essential functions of practicing dentistry. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the dentist: Is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Is frequently required to walk and stand. Is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch. Must be able to lift or move a child of average weight. Vision abilities required for this job, include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Hourly

Hourly Plan, 90.00 USD Hourly

What We Offer

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example.