Pediatric Dentist - Hospital-Based Care & Special Needs

Columbia Basin Health Association; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Basin Health Association seeks a licensed dentist with pediatric expertise to serve diverse patients including children with special needs. You will perform procedures, manage staff, supervise residents, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care.

The role emphasizes patient education, documentation, privacy compliance, and leadership responsibilities within CBHA's dental department, with opportunities for anesthesia-assisted rehab in hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice dentistry in Washington State.
• DEA license is required to practice.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
• AIDS education or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
• PALS certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
• 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.
• Interpret 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.
• 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 porcelain crowns, SSC, space maintainers, etc.
• Perform simple and surgical dental extractions
• Treat patients with moderate to severe dental infection.
• 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.
• Promotes a positive work culture and upholds WE CARE standards of Behavior.
• Must uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to CBHA activities and patient health information.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Detail oriented

Stress management

Education

CODA pediatric dental residency

Board certified in Pediatric Dentistry (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Columbia Basin Health Association seeks a licensed dentist with pediatric expertise to serve diverse patients including children with special needs. You will perform procedures, manage staff, supervise residents, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care.

The role emphasizes patient education, documentation, privacy compliance, and leadership responsibilities within CBHA's dental department, with opportunities for anesthesia-assisted rehab in hospital settings.