Dentist Opening in Othello, WA
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###Pediatric Dentist Opportunity: Othello, WA - Located 60 miles from Yakima; 150 miles from Seattle ###Position Details: * Full-time; Permanent * Salary Range: $148,886.40 - $193,564.80 * Perform dental procedures on patients according to ADA standards. * Supervise/manage/train dental department staff, including residents/students assigned by executive leader. * Interpretation of radiological images to prepare and execute patient treatment plans. * Provide patient dental education with assistance from interpreters as needed. * Document services on fee slips and in the electronic dental record within 72-hours of patient visit. * Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy regulations. * Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams as needed to ensure positive patient outcomes. * Clinical Duties: * Assist with the training of new dental assistants. * Supervise dental staff in absence of other leadership. * Consult on the purchase of new dental equipment. * Perform composite, GI, and amalgam restorations * Perform fixed prosthetics, including but not limited porcelain crowns, SSC, space maintainers, etc. * Perform simple and surgical dental extractions * Treat patients with moderate to severe dental infection. * Diagnose and manage within the scope of training diseases of the nerve and pulp and gum/bone disease * Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth and gums for high-acuity patients. * Provide comprehensive dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia within the hospital Operating Room (OR). * Evaluate tooth and jaw development, monitor growth patterns, and plan, deliver, and adjust dental appliances as needed. * Participate in chart audits and quality assurance evaluations. ###Qualifications: * License and Certification: * Licensed to practice dentistry in Washington State. * Must have a DEA license. * Valid Driver’s License * Possesses CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe. * Possesses AIDS education or ability to obtain within designated timeframe. * Possesses PALS certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe. * Completion of a CODA approved pediatric dental residency. * Board certified in Pediatric Dentistry (preferred) * Ability to work under stress. * Ability to maintain a high degree of organization and accuracy with attention to details and alertness to detect errors. * Keep in good standing with local and state professional affiliations. * Maintain authoritative skill and knowledge in the principles of sound dental practice. * Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Office Suite. * Ability to provide effective communication of information in written (including electronic) correspondence. * Ability to provide effective communication of information during informal and formal verbal presentations. * Ability to effectively communicate complex and/or technical information to co-workers and others. ###Locations: Located in the heart of Othello's trade area, Medical Group's three service areas offer opportunity and a quality of life that is rare in todays busy world. Othello, Mattawa and Connell are a collection of communities that combine the best of small town America with easy access to large-city amenities. Within three hours, enjoy professional football, baseball, basketball, and men and women's soccer, and the famous Pikes Place Market in downtown Seattle, Washington. Less than 90 minutes away find nightlife, concerts and music, mountain-town charm, and scenic views in Spokane or Tri-Cities. The Columbia Basin and surrounding area is also home to the country's finest wineries. Tour and taste at any of more than 300 local wineries, and attend one of the several annual wine festivals. With no shortage of outdoor pursuit and adventure, the Columbia Basin offers everything from water sports to golfing and biking to bird watching, wildlife spotting, and hunting. Lake Coeur dAlene and Schweitzer Mountain are right at your fingertips with nearby rivers, lakes and mountains just minutes from your doorstep. Weekly Farmers Markets throughout the summer and the annual professional Adams County Fair and Rodeo assure there is no shortage of activity for anyone in the family.