Pediatric Dentist: Complex Care & Hospital Rehab

Columbia Basin Health Association

Othello (WA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Columbia Basin Health Association in Washington is seeking a Dentist to provide professional dental health care to a diverse pediatric population, including infants and adolescents with complex medical conditions. You will perform procedures per ADA standards, supervise staff, and participate in quality initiatives alongside the Chief Dental Officer.

The role requires licensure in Washington, a DEA license, CPR/BLS, PALS, AIDS education, and CODA pediatric residency; board certification is

Qualifications

Licensed to practice dentistry in Washington State.
Must have a DEA license.
Valid Driver’s License.
CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain.
AIDS education or ability to obtain.
PALS certification or ability to obtain.
Completion of a CODA approved pediatric dental residency.
Board certified in Pediatric Dentistry (preferred).

Responsibilities

Perform dental procedures on patients according to ADA standards.
Supervise/manage/train dental department staff, including residents/students assigned by executive leader.
Interpretation of radiological images to prepare and execute patient treatment plans.
Provide patient dental education with assistance from interpreters as needed.
Document services on fee slips and in the electronic dental record within 72-hours of patient visit.
Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy regulations.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams as needed to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Assist with the training of new dental assistants.
Supervise dental staff in absence of other leadership.
Consult on the purchase of new dental equipment.
Perform composite, GI, and amalgam restorations
Perform fixed prosthetics, including but not limited porcelain crowns, SSC, space maintainers, etc.
Perform simple and surgical dental extractions
Treat patients with moderate to severe dental infection.
Diagnose and manage within the scope of training diseases of the nerve and pulp and gum/bone disease
Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth and gums for high-acuity patients.
Provide comprehensive dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia within the hospital Operating Room (OR).
Evaluate tooth and jaw development, monitor growth patterns, and plan, deliver, and adjust dental appliances as needed.
Participate in chart audits and quality assurance evaluations.
Other duties as assigned.
Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of Behavior.
Must uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific to CBHA.