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Dentist

11 days ago

Tacoma

Job DescriptionSalary: $125-$175/hr Dentist Cedar Wellness Center is a Tribally owned clinic that treats a diverse population of patients, including Native and Non-Native people. We have an opportunity to provide whole person care, while managing patient substance use disorders, primary care, infectious disease, mental and dental health needs. We are building a team of dedicated and compassionate individuals. Cedar Wellness Center brings an innovative model of highly individualized, compassionate care to patients with opioid use disorder. From the moment someone walks through the door of our state-of-the-art outpatient facility, they will encounter our thoughtfulness and intention for a humanizing and respectful experience with us. The comforting and safe setting of our nature-inspired facility and the friendly, professional attitude of our staff help to define our journey with each patientand with each otherfrom day one. Each employee at Cedar Wellness Center creates their own ripple effect in the larger circles of the families and communities that we touch. Are you ready to make a difference with us? We are currently seeking a Dentist to support our clinic in Tacoma, WA. This position, reporting to the Dental Director, is an excellent opportunity for someone excited to make an immediate and lasting impact in a growing company. Position Overview: Cedar Wellness Center is seeking to hire a Dentist who loves taking on a challenge and being part of an aligned, committed team. We are looking for a Dentist who demonstrates patience and compassion since our clinic often sees patients when they are feeling their worst. It is important that our staff believe in our patients so they can learn to believe in themselves. A non-judgmental approach is key. While a kind heart is a requirement, an organized mind is also needed for this position. As a Dentist, you will provide exams to identify existing conditions and dental disease, provide general dental care services to correct or treat dental diseases and deficiencies, and provide urgent care services to patients to relieve pain, bleeding and/or swelling. We are looking for a Dentist who demonstrates patience and compassion since our clinic often sees patients when they are feeling their worst. It is important that our staff believe in our patients so they can learn to believe in themselves. A non-judgmental approach is key.Maintaining accurate records is crucial as our program is built on a scientific approach to addiction medicine and this clinic is highly regulated by credentialing agencies. If you are committed to creating big-picture change, have an eye for details, understand that standard protocols are essential, and like to learn new things, we look forward to speaking with you. Minimum Requirements: • Graduate from an accredited school of dentistry., • Current WA State license to practice dentistry required., • Minimum three (3) years' experience working as a licensed dentist., • Must have current registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number. Applicants must have: • Active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic life support, • Ability to pass drug and background screening., • Ability to provide health and TB clearance, including required vaccinations., • Preference given to providers with experience and/or a desire to work in public health settings. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: • Perform exams, to include radiographic interpretation, to identify existing conditions and to diagnose dental disease., • Provide full scope general dental care services to correct or treat dental diseases and deficiencies., • Provide urgent care services to patients to relieve pain, bleeding, and/or swelling., • Evaluate, construct, and insert prosthetic appliances for patients in coordination with a dental lab., • Make referrals to appropriate sources for specialized care and monitor through follow-up., • Provide dental health education to patients, families, and Cedar Wellness Center staff., • Supervise the chair-side dental assistants., • Prescribes medication appropriate for treating the patient and their dental disease., • Accurately and efficiently document patient information using Electronic Health Records Systems., • Attends and participates in annual mandatory trainings such as sexual harassment, confidentiality and safety/OSHA., • Contribute to individual patient care planning. Required Interpersonal Traits • Sensitivity to and knowledge of Indian customs, traditions, and culture. Attends in-service training as appropriate., • Demonstrated customerfirst attitude and philosophy.This requires empathetic listening and a respect for patient autonomy and confidentiality., • Ability to react to frequent changes in duties and volume of work., • Effectively conveys and receives ideas, information and directions. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication., • Treat each patient and co-worker with honor, compassion and courtesy while striving for the highest level of excellence., • Understand that the stress of illness may alter patient behavior and ability to follow through on plan of dental care; interact with respect including situations where patient and/or family display anger or distress. Other Skills and Traits: • Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA and relevant Cedar Wellness Center policies. Effectively incorporates confidentiality into daily work habits. Follows facility policies and procedures., • Conform to scheduled work hours, breaks and lunches. Follows Cedar Wellness Center policies and procedures., • Maintains appearance according to Cedar Wellness Center policies and industry standards., • Participate in patient education by providing standardized, structured written/verbal information to patients regarding procedures, preparation for diagnostic tests, and chronic disease conditions as instructed by the provider., • Recognize the need for continuous learning by attending staff development programs and workshops., • Other duties as assigned., • Participate in the review of schedules and space needs; anticipate and suggest any needed changes in staffing or provider schedules., • Assist with quality improvement projects such as communication of waits and delays, chart audits., • Assist in updating Dental Assistant training materials. Participate in orientation of new staff., • Other duties as assigned. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Has the ability to sustain extended periods of sitting and standing, and do frequent bending and reaching. Has the manual dexterity to work in small areas and with small instruments and materials. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to keyboard or type, handle materials used in performing the essential functions of the classification, and reach with hands and arms. The employee will be asked to perform repetitive behaviors (e.g., typing and data entry). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (think boxes of paper). Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person, by telephone. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in an office setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must also analyze and evaluate situations and adopt effective courses of action. Why Work for Us? At Cedar Wellness Center, we share a journeywith patients, our coworkers, and the many communities of which we are a part. Our work is to build connections with individuals and families and to save lives in the process. The cedar tree is flexible in the wind, making it almost impossible to break. It is a symbol of strength and an ancient resource for longboats and shelter. We see these elements coming together in Cedar Wellnessa place that honors the strength that it requires for patients to get help and the adaptability and courage it takes to join them on their journey to recovery. We support our team through a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunities for continuing education and professional advancement. Cedar Wellness Center staff will also be cross trained to meet the needs of patients and to make each day a success. On-the-job training will empower team members, as we believe the excellence of the clinic and the professional development of our staff complement one another. Please visit for more information.

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