DSHS Fircrest Dentist

State of Washington; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shoreline, Washington, is seeking a full-time Dentist to join their dedicated medical team at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center. The role involves providing comprehensive dental care to residents with developmental disabilities, ensuring their oral health and hygiene. The ideal candidate will have a DMD or DDS, a valid Washington State license, and experience in dentistry, particularly with special needs patients. This position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

5% premium pay

Free ORCA card for transportation

Retirement plan options

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the practice of dentistry.
• Continuing Education in practical oral care for people with developmental disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental evaluations, treatment and preventive care.
• Provide restorations, endodontics, extraction of teeth and roots.
• Prescribe medications for treatment; perform minor lab work.

Skills

Oral Care

Patient Interaction

Education

Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD)

Doctor of Dental Sciences (DDS)

Job description

As a dentist, you understand that providing oral health care to patients with a developmental disability requires you to adapt the skills that you typically use every day. You strive for successful visits with an awareness of any special approaches needed for each patient as an individual.

The Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (formerly the Developmental Disabilities Administration) program is seeking a full-time Dentist to become a part of our dedicated medical team at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center/School located in Shoreline, Washington.

Aligning with Washington State’s Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) mission, the work that you do would contribute to providing a holistic approach to care for our 180 residents. As our facility Dentist, your role restores or maintains oral health for our residents by promoting healthy oral care and hygiene as well as ongoing dental care.

King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for anadditional5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Advantages this job brings

• The rapport that you build with our residents is long-term, impactful and meaningful. You will quickly appreciate the sense of community and the interaction you have with staff, residents, and family members; and they with you.
• Our residents are individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who present unique dental challenges where you will have a high impact in improving dental hygiene.
• The collaboration amongst the variety of other professional disciplines creates an environment for continuous growth and professional development.
• You will supervise the Dental Clinic; your team goes above and beyond in ensuring residents are getting the best dental care possible. Within Fircrest's needs-accommodating Dental clinic, we have one Dental Assistant as well as a Respite RN and CNA team to assist with sedation administration, monitoring and recovery.
• The retirement plan options and benefits are ideal for a long-term career. Additionally, all overhead, billing, and equipment falls under DSHS's responsibility.

Some of what you will be doing

• Perform dental evaluations, treatment and preventive care as well as emergency treatment when needed.
• Provide restorations, endodontics, extraction of teeth and roots (non-surgical), prosthetics, and periodontal treatment.
• Prescribe/recommend medications for treatment; perform minor lab work for denture care.
• Refer patients to medical and dental specialists when necessary.

What we are looking for

• Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Sciences (DDS)
• A valid Washington State license to practice dentistry
• Two years of experience in the practice of dentistry
• Continuing Education in practical oral care for people with developmental disabilities is a plus!

See why people choose DSHS:

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

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