Dentist

Location External to Seattle, WA, at the Lake Washington Institute of Technology campus in Kirkland. Job Overview Provide learning experiences for dental program students while delivering high‑quality dental care to clinic patients. Utilize expertise in dental procedures and clinic operations to meet instructional and patient care standards. Assist and guide students and staff in performing dental procedures. Responsibilities 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. Assist with student evaluation and patient education. Coordinate clinic operations and contribute to program goals and objectives. Maintain regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality. Perform other related duties of similar 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. Effective verbal and written communication with people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs. Two years of clinical practice experience and/or dental teaching experience preferred. Experience working with a dental assistant using four‑handed dentistry techniques. Multilingual applicants encouraged. Application Requirements Online application. Current resume. Cover letter. Responses to supplemental questions included in the online application process. Conditions of Employment Official transcripts or certifications required upon employment. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment. Job offers contingent upon successful completion of background and reference checks. Physical Requirements Perform a range of physical motions; lift and carry; stand, walk, sit for extended periods; kneel, squat, stoop; and traverse stairs. Disability Accommodation Ability to operate office equipment. Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials. Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person. Eligibility to Work Proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work required upon hiring. EEO Statement Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal‑opportunity employer. Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. LWTech 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. Sexual Misconduct Statement Applicants must declare whether they have any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct or are currently being investigated for such findings. Applicants who do not complete this declaration may not be hired. #J-18808-Ljbffr