Dentist

Job Title

Provide learning experiences for dental program students while providing high quality dental care for clinic patients. Utilize expert knowledge of dental procedures and dental clinic operations to provide high quality dental services consistent with the needs of the instructional program and dental clinic. Assist and guide students and staff performing dental procedures and working in the dental clinic. This position works under general and infrequent supervision. This position reports to the Dental Clinic Manager and the Associate Dean of Dental Programs and is a non-exempt, hourly, position.

Essential Functions

• Perform dental procedures for clinic patients consistent with industry, regulatory and college standards
• Provide traditional and expanded function learning experiences for students in a team environment with other college staff
• Work with college staff to provide high quality, cost effective dental care to patients; identify comprehensive dental care needs, develop treatment plans, make referrals, maintain accurate records, etc.
• Assist with student evaluation and patient education
• Work with college staff to coordinate clinic operations and contribute to program goals and objectives
• Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality
• Perform other related duties similar in scope and complexity

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Dentistry
• Current Washington State Dental License
• Ability to facilitate communication and interaction with instructional staff and students
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations applicable to dentistry
• Ability to interact with diverse student populations
• Knowledge of the role and duties of dental assistants and hygienists
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs
• Two years clinical practice experience and/or dental teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with a dental assistant using four-handed dentistry techniques
• Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual

Supplemental Information

Required Online Application Materials Online application Current resume Cover letter Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process To be considered for a position you MUST submit a complete online application form, resume, cover letter, responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process.

Physical Requirements Ability to perform range of physical motions; lifting and carrying; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in its programs and activities.

Benefits

Hourly/temporary employees are eligible for benefits if they work an average of at least 80 hours per month and work for at least 8 hours in each month for more than 6 consecutive months. Sick leave accures at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.