Oral Surgeon

Willamette Dental; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan with 5% match

Job summary

Willamette Dental in Tacoma is seeking a qualified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our team. This full-time position offers flexible scheduling across 3 or 4 days, with a strong earning potential ranging between $290,000 and $440,000 based on experience and location.

The ideal candidate will perform complex surgical procedures, including extractions and anesthesia management, while adhering to our values and treatment philosophy. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure in the state of practice.
• BLS and other sedation certifications.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat dental issues related to the head, face, and neck.
• Perform surgical procedures including extractions and biopsies.
• Coordinate patient care with other specialists.

Skills

Oral and Maxillofacial surgery

Patient management

Anesthesia administration

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Job description

Location: Tacoma and/or Seattle North Practice

Position Type: Full Time Regular

Schedule: 3 or 4 10‑hour days (flexible)

Expected Hiring Range: $290,000 - $440,000 *Expected hiring range based on production, number of days working per week, and location(s)

Guaranteed Earnings: $225,000 - $300,000 *Guaranteed earnings based on number of days working per week and location(s)

Position Summary

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS) is a dental specialist who supports Willamette Dental Group’s evidence‑based treatment philosophy, mission, vision and core values by diagnosing and treating diseases that involve the head, face, jaw, neck and sinuses. The OMFS extracts teeth that are impacted, infected, or damaged by disease. They perform biopsies, bone grafts, sinus surgeries, surgery to support orthodontic treatment, as well as preprosthetic surgery. The OMFS provides varying levels of anesthesia, including local, nitrous oxide, minimal and moderate sedation, and general anesthesia.

Essential Position Functions

• Embody Willamette Dental Group’s treatment philosophy, mission and values and ensure they are portrayed throughout the practice.
• Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, at the highest available scope of licensure per the applicable state’s Dental Practice Act.
• Serve as a resource for other practitioners in the company regarding the management of medically complex and surgically complex patients.
• Assist with coordinating multiple schedules during the course of the work day ensuring patients have appropriate access to care, that the patient’s experience is exceptional, and that tomorrow’s work is done today, when appropriate.
• Ensure quality care and adherence to the company treatment philosophy: reviewing data from the dashboard, specialty referrals, EV Report and be counseled as needed.
• Adheres to the criteria of the office strategic goals, the economic value report of their offices and themselves: Press Ganey, and access.
• Embrace Press Ganey and patient transparency with the patient experience being foremost.
• Obtain and maintain Nitrous Oxide credentials and/or other forms of sedation.
• Strict adherence to OSHA and blood borne pathogens policies.
• Follow the FDA and ALARA principle guidelines when taking intra‑oral and panoramic radiographs.
• Diagnose and treat dental issues related to disease, malformations and injuries and develop individualized treatment plans for such.
• Strict adherence to Willamette Dental Group’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy. This includes but is not limited to the use of N95 respirators and other PPE as required by regulatory bodies and company policy.

Education and Experience

• Degree as a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), and/or Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). Successful completion of a traditional pre‑doctoral dentistry program and valid licensure in the specific state(s) where practicing.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations

• Licensed as a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). Licensed as a Doctor of Medicine (MD), when applicable. DEA registration. Maintenance of BLS certification. Actively seeking or has achieved board certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• At a minimum, will maintain state board’s equivalent of a minimal sedation permit.
• Will maintain appropriate certifications to support the provider’s anesthesia permit (e.g., ACLS, PALS).

Compensation

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

This position is also eligible for incentive pay in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan.

Company Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Two complimentary pairs of Fig scrubs (clinical roles)
• Employee assistance program

Physical Requirements

The work is primarily performed while sitting and/or standing, but will require occasional walking, bending, stooping and carrying light items such as papers, books, or other supplies. The incumbent uses a computer and other standard office equipment to complete tasks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Willamette Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to an individual’s race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race), religion, color, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy‑related condition, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

This job description is not meant to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function in the company.

This position may be exposed to PHI in the course of his/her duties, and will handle protected information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).