Dentist

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Job description

Top-Tier Perks Just for You!
Base Salary Range: $179,400 - $287,884 USD annually.

Competitive compensation package includes:

$10,000 Sign on Bonus
Relocation Bonuses Available
Annual Milestone Bonuses
Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, sabbatical leave, CME, retirement, and malpractice insurance
Retirement Plans - CHAS Health matches the employee's contribution, up to 6% of gross wages
Generous 6 weeks of paid time off to support work/life balance
Student Loan Repayment Programs: National Health Service Corps (NHSC), Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and CHAS Health Loan Repayment Program
Career growth opportunities and much more!

above benefits dependent upon eligibility criteria
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Don't meet every single requirement? At CHAS Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Purpose of Job:

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing dental care to patients as follows:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs restorative, surgical and various preventative and restorative services.
Understands and follows infection control procedures.
Reviews medical histories at each visit.
Consults with patient's health care provider or other clinic provider as needed.
Diagnoses dental disease, oral pathology, and develop a written treatment plan and prioritize treatments.
Explains the course of treatment with patient, and solicit his/her input and agreement.
Balances treatment plan on patient needs and desires in conjunction with patient and clinic resources.
Ensures all prescriptions and advice regarding medications is in accordance with accepted community standards and CHAS Health protocols.
Recommends dental equipment changes and additions.
Participates in the development and implementation of provider productivity standards.
Attends staff meetings and in-service training.
Represents CHAS Health at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
Participates in precepting dental assisting students, dental hygiene students, and dental students as requested.
Participates in clinic quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Qualifications:

Completion of ADA accredited dental program required. Valid dentist license in the state of Washington or Idaho required upon hire. Previous experience working with under-served populations desired. Certification through The Drug Enforcement Agency required. Commitment to supporting a safe, respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment required.

Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicaid, etc.). Effective oral and written communication skills required. Computer skills required. BLS (CPR/AED) certification required. Valid drivers' license and insurance required.

Physical Demands:

Dentists are required to stand under one-third of the day; while sitting and being mobile are required one-third to two-thirds of the time. They are required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over two-thirds of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms. Climbing, balancing, kneeling or crouching occurs less than one-third of the time. Communicating by talking / hearing occurs over two-thirds of the day. Smelling occurs between one-third and two-thirds of the day. Excellent vision (with or without correction) and hand-eye coordination required. Amount of time spent lifting or exerting force is about 30% for up to 10 pounds. Rarely is there a need to lift more than 11 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Behaviors
Preferred
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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