General DentistSeaMar Community Health Centers • Vashon, Washington, United States

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General Dentist

SeaMar Community Health Centers

Vashon, Washington, United States

Vashon, Washington, United States

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Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Position Summary The main responsibility of a Dentist practicing General Medicine is to provide dental procedures to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Centers consistent with his/her training and the standards established in the fields of Dentistry and Medicine, as permitted under his/her professional license from the State of Washington Department of Health. Duties and Responsibilities As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services. Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by: • Understanding and empathizing with client needs • Surpassing client expectations • Demonstrating a high level of integrity • Exhibiting compassion and commitment • Advocating for social justice • Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team • Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • To practice dentistry in an ethical manner, meeting the standards of the dental profession and in accordance to the Washington State Dental Act. • To supervise the clinical activities of support staff according to the Washington Dental Act. Job Description • To be current in basic life support (BLS) or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification or their equivalents. • To provide dental care under the strictest methods of aseptic control and in a manner that results in patient, staff and dentist safety. • To provide consultations for cases requiring Oral Medicine background and acquire new knowledge and skills contributing to the provision of high quality dental care. • To coordinate patient care by seeking consultations from, or referrals to, other health professionals, when necessary. • To utilize staff and patients' time efficiently in order to maximize productivity and patient satisfaction. • To use the appropriate procedure codes consistent with the dental services rendered. • To participate in Quality Improvement activities of the Dental Program and of Sea Mar • Community Health Centers, including staff training when assigned. • To help make dental care available to the patients of Sea Mar Community Health Center and to the public by participating in activities which promote dental and oral health in the community. • To be able to perform other duties or responsibilities assigned by the Dental Director. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • Have a current and valid license from the State of Washington Department of Health and a • Dentist's Contract with Sea Mar Community Health Center. • Provide dental services to Sea Mar patients under the direction of the Dental Director, the supervision of the clinic manager and meet productivity standards established by the organization. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform satisfactorily the requirements listed in the task and duty list above. Below are general qualifications and abilities that the position may require to perform the task and duty list successfully: LANGUAGE SKILLS • Have the ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. • Be able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or other members of the health profession. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS • Have the ability to calculate basic mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions and percentages. REASONING ABILITY • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. • Have a basic understanding of the concepts of bio-statistical analyses. Education and Experiences, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, and Medical Screening EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Must have current and valid: • Must have received a degree in Family Medicine from a recognized School of Medicine, university or other program in medicine; must also have completed the requirements for the degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD), • Medical Doctor (MD) or other equivalent degree. • Professional license to practice in the State of Washington. • Drug enforcement (DEA) certificate. • This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Malpractice insurance. • The applicant must have an initial TB test at hire and an annual retest. • Pre-hire and annual employee health screening required • Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all time during the flu season. Work Environment Dentists will encounter an office setting and assigned staff that may include other dentists. As part of a dental team, the dentist will need to develop healthy interpersonal relationships with staff to effectively deliver optimal dental care to all patients. Interpersonal relationships with the patients are equally important. All current and future dental records are and will be electronic, with digital radiographs available for diagnostics. Dentists are to wear proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when treating patients. Infection control and Safety protocols are always observed in the clinic area when using dental instruments or equipment, including use of Nitrous Oxide/oxygen gas. Most full-time dentists work 4 or 5 days a week with a standardized daily work load. Some dentists work Saturdays as an extra day, depending on patient needs and their availability. Physical Requirements The physical demands that must be met by a dentist are those required to successfully perform the essential functions of practicing dentistry. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the dentist: • Is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. • Is frequently required to walk and stand. • Is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch. • Must be able to lift or move a child of average weight. Vision abilities required for this job, include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Salary - Salary Plan, 180,000.00 USD Annual What We Offer: Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it's a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:
Medical Dental Vision Prescription coverage Life Insurance Long Term Disability EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays. We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at this link.

Vashon, Washington, United States

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