Job Summary
The Dentist provides professional dental care, emergency dental treatment and oral hygiene to the patients of Columbia Valley Community Health (CVCH), including all relevant and required chart documentation.

Job Specific Competencies
1. Follows all procedures as outlined in the Clinic Safety Manual and Dental Clinic Blood Born Pathogen Compliance Manual
a. Explains the rationale for infection control and occupational safety protocols according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) hazard communication standards.
b. Demonstrates Universal Precautions techniques.
2. Delivers dental care according to clinic protocols and procedures.
3. Provides general and comprehensive dentistry services at CVCH, including performing oral examinations.
4. Examines patients’ teeth and oral soft and hard tissues using dental equipment and X-rays. Interprets x-rays; treats mouth diseases; performs prophylactic procedures, restorations and other treatment as needed.
5. Updates health history on all patients.
6. Establishes working relationships with local dental providers.
7. Diagnoses dental conditions and plan oral health care in consultation with patients.
8. Provides dental care within the scope of licensure, standard of care, scope of care of the clinic, and according to WAC guidelines and regulations.
9. Coordinates patient needs with Medical Clinic.
10. Teaches patients about good oral health practices and explains and reviews treatment plans with patients and parents.
11. Performs emergency procedures on patients in order to reduce or eliminate immediate pain providing definitive care, when possible.
12. Performs surgical operations to the mouth, jaws, teeth and related structures.
13. Administers local, general, and inhalation anesthetics when necessary for carrying out treatment.
14. Responsible for dental clinic operation in absence of Dental Clinic Management.
15. Assists in the provision of continuing education, on-the-job training and the orientation of dental staff and overall improvement of CVCH.
16. Travels to other sites and covers other schedules when necessary to fulfill the organizational and departmental needs and attends meetings as necessary.

General Duties and Responsibilities
1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
2. Expected to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
3. Conforms to safety policies, general housekeeping practices.
4. Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
5. Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
6. Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
7. Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
8. Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.

Job Specifications
1. Education: Graduation from an accredited dental school with a DDS or DMD degree, and/or completion with a certificate from a CODA accredited dental residency program.

2. Certification/Licensure: Washington State Dental License or eligibility to obtain licensure in the state of WA and current DEA with no restrictions and in good standing. Maintain documentation of all WAC requirements including continuing education and any other requirements accordingly. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. ACLS or ATLS may be used to substituted for BLS.

3. Experience: One or more years of experience as a clinical dentist preferred, especially in a community or public health setting.

4. Language Skills: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

5. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Good eye/hand coordination and precision, manual dexterity and patience for minute movement, strong sense of aesthetics. Perform complex and comprehensive dental care on a variety of patients. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to work in a fast-paced and often high-stress environment as well as the ability to adapt quickly to workload changes.

6. Interpersonal Skills: Must demonstrate strong leadership and team building skills. Must have strong listening, written and oral communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly. Must demonstrate ability to work with basic computer skills and MS Office products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must have the ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to children. Must have a caring attitude, commitment to serving low-income people; desire to work with all types of people, ability to calm nervous patients. Train and evaluate assigned staff. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and efficient manner. Ability to work at all site locations with diverse staff.

7. Essential Physical Requirements: Prolonged sitting or standing may be required. Those physical movements and the degree of mobility normally associated with the practice of primary care dentistry will be performed on a repetitive basis. The ability to distinguish letters and symbols, as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals, and copiers is required. Work under stressful conditions as well as irregular hours may be required. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 20 pounds using proper lifting techniques and standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Ability to hold dental equipment in patient’s mouth for long periods of time.

8. Essential Mental Abilities: On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; explain dental procedures. Requires a comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in outpatient settings. Knowledge of the principles and practice of modern dentistry as related to community health programs as well as current social and economic problems pertaining to public health and their impact on primary health care. Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to dentistry, community health centers, and public dental health.

9. Essential Sensory Requirements: Essential sensory requirements include the ability to: read computer keyboard, monitor, and documents; prepare and analyze documents; read extensively; hear, recognize, and assess verbal presentations of patients; receive and convey detailed information orally, by telephone and in person; convey accurate and detailed instructions by speaking to others in person and by telephone.

10. Exposure to Hazards: Exposure to or use of sharps, potentially dangerous chemicals, exposure to body fluids/blood/tissue. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation and other conditions common to a clinical environment may routinely be encountered.

Benefits

*Coverage below based on a 1.0 FTE; Medical, Dental, Paid Leave, Holidays, and CME benefits are prorated based on FTE

Any questions regarding benefit eligibility or coverage should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

Compensation

Salary for 2 - chairs $154,100 Base salary for 3 – chairs $168,100 (Based on experience and value-based compensation per our Dental Compensation Plan)

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk
Category I
1. Tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact exposure to blood, fluids, or tissue.
2. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when appropriate, is required.

Age Specific Competency
1. Neonatal (Birth – 30 days)
2. Infant (30 days to less than 1 year)
3. Pediatric (1 year – 12 years)
4. Adolescent (12 years – 18 years)
5. Adult (18 years – 65 years)
6. Geriatric (65 years – Death)

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time. Employees are employed “at will”.