DENTISTS

NEW Health; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 166,700 - 208,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of paid time off

100% medical and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Continuing Professional Education reimbursement

Job summary

NEW Health in Newport, WA is seeking a full-time Dentist committed to improving community health through dental care.

You will perform a variety of dental procedures, ensure patient comfort, and maintain community health standards. This position offers exceptional benefits, including paid time off and comprehensive insurance coverage.

A valid Washington dentist license and completion of an ADA-accredited program are required. Apply now to be a key player in a nonprofit health center!

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience required.
• Previous experience working with underserved populations is desired.
• Certification through the Drug Enforcement Agency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive, diagnostic, and surgical dental services.
• Review medical histories and explain treatment plans to patients.
• Participate in developing provider productivity standards.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Oral and written communication skills

Computer skills

BLS certification

Education

Completion of an ADA-accredited dental program

Valid dentist license in Washington

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Newport Dental – Newport, WA 99156
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $166,700.00 – $208,400.00
Shift: Day

Loan Repayment Opportunities

NEW Health is a non‑profit federally qualified health center (FQHC) and a member of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC). The site is NHSC approved with high HPSA scores for primary care, dental, and mental health. Licensed health professionals may also apply for the Washington State Health Professional Loan Repayment Program.

Benefits with You and Your Family in Mind

• Four weeks of paid time off plus nine paid holidays
• Medical and vision insurance paid 100% by NEW Health for you and your family
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Free Life Flight membership for your family
• 401(k) plan with matching contribution
• Continuing Professional Education, license, and tuition reimbursement opportunities

Purpose of Job

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing dental care to patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic, surgical, restorative, and various preventative services.
• Understands and follows infection control procedures.
• Reviews medical histories at each visit.
• Consults with the patient’s health care provider or another clinic provider as needed.
• Diagnoses dental disease and oral pathology, develops a written treatment plan, and prioritizes treatments.
• Explains the course of treatment to the patient, soliciting input and agreement.
• Balances treatment plan on patient needs and desires in conjunction with clinic resources.
• Ensures all prescriptions and medication advice adhere to community standards and NEW Health protocols.
• Recommends dental equipment changes and additions.
• Participates in developing and implementing provider productivity standards.
• Attends staff meetings and in‑service training.
• Represents NEW Health at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
• Acts as a preceptor for dental assisting, hygiene, and dental students as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ADA‑accredited dental program.
• Valid dentist license in the state of Washington upon hire.
• Minimum two years of experience.
• Previous experience working with underserved populations is desired.
• Certification through the Drug Enforcement Agency required.
• Must secure credentialing through identified agencies (e.g., Medicaid).
• Excellent customer service, oral, and written communication skills required.
• Computer skills required.
• BLS certification required.

Physical Demands

•Stand for one‑third of the day; sit or be mobile for one‑third to two‑thirds of the time.
•Use hands to finger, handle, or feel for over two‑thirds of the time, with reaching, climbing, balancing, kneeling, or crouching less than one‑third of the time.
•Communicate by talking/hearing over two‑thirds of the day.
•Smell between one‑third and two‑thirds of the day.
•Excellent vision (with or without correction) and hand‑eye coordination required.
•Lift or exert force about 30% of the time for up to 10 lbs; rarely more than 11 lbs.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.