Dentist

Overview

At Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) we never have to wonder whether the work we do is worthwhile. Each day we see victories and successes, big and small, in the lives of people who count on us.

Partner with Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) for a rewarding career. Your dream to promote health and wellness, work with passionate people, and feel accomplished for doing important work while earning a reasonable paycheck is possible with us. Be a part of a healthcare movement as you grow your career. The size and culture of the organization provides an opportunity to work closely with leadership, lead initiatives, and see the results of your hard work. You ability to make an impact is limited only by your passion and creativity.

Responsibilities

Description of Primary Responsibilities

As a member of the dental team, this position is involved in the following duties:

1. Perform dental procedures on patients according to ADA standards.
2. Supervise/manage/train dental department staff, including residents assigned by executive leader.

Dental Provider Duties:

1. Interpretation of radiological images to prepare and execute patient treatment plans.
2. Provide patient dental education with assistance from interpreters as needed.
3. Document services on fee slips and in the electronic dental record within 72-hours of patient visit.
4. Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy regulations.
5. Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams as needed to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Clinical Duties:

1. Assist with the training of new dental assistants.
2. Supervise dental staff in absence of other leadership.
3. Consult on the purchase of new dental equipment.
4. Perform composite restorations
5. Perform silver amalgam restorations
6. Perform simple and surgical dental extractions
7. Treat patients with moderate to severe dental infection.
8. Perform root canal therapy procedures.
9. Fabricate complete and partial dentures.
10. Upon successful completion of approved training programs, privileging and credentialing, responsible for the administration of orthodontia, pediatrics and/or implant treatment plans.
11. Participate in chart audits and quality assurance evaluations.
12. Other duties as assigned.
13. Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of Behavior.
14. Must uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific to CBHA.

Qualifications

Professional and Technical Knowledge:

Maintain authoritative skill and knowledge in the principles of sound dental practice.

License and Certification:

1. Licensed to practice dentistry in Washington State.
2. Must have a DEA license.
3. Possesses CPR certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
4. Possesses AIDS education or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.

Technical Skills:

Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Office Suite.

Communication:

1. Ability to provide effective communication of information in written (including electronic) correspondence.
2. Ability to provide effective communication of information during informal and formal verbal presentations.
3. Ability to effectively communicate complex and/or technical information to co-workers and others.