Traveling General Dentist – Seattle Metro/Northern Washington

Willamette Dental • Full-time • Seattle, Washington State, United States • $180k - $210k / year • 2m ago

Scope of Travel: Seattle, Kent, Bellevue, Mountlake Terrace, Everett, Bellingham, and Silverdale
Position Type: Full Time
Schedule: 4 10-hour days (40 hours per week)
Expected Hiring Range: $180,000 - $210,000 annually (based on experience and performance)
Other Compensation: Hired applicant will be eligible for retention/sign-on bonuses and relocation advance if applicant satisfies the distance from clinic location requirements.

Position Summary
The Traveling General Dentist supports Willamette Dental's evidence-based treatment philosophy, mission, vision and core values by performing the full scope of general dentistry permitted by state.

Essential Position Functions

Must be willing and able to travel to the locations listed in the scope of travel.
Embody Willamette Dental Group's treatment philosophy, mission and values and ensure they are portrayed throughout the practice.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, at the highest available scope of licensure per the applicable state's Dental Practice Act, including expanded function Dental Assistants where applicable and Hygienists with all state specified permits and endorsements (nitrous oxide, local anesthetic and restorative).
Assist with coordinating multiple schedules during the course of the work day ensuring patients have appropriate access to care, that the patient's experience is exceptional, and that tomorrow's work is done today.
Ensure quality care and adherence to the company treatment philosophy: data from the dashboard, specialty referrals, EV Report – reviewing it, counseling as needed.
Adheres to the criteria of the office strategic goals, the economic value report of their offices and themselves: patient count, routine work, Customer Experience, access and quality care.
Embrace Customer Experience and patient transparency with the patient experience being foremost.
Obtain and maintain Nitrous Oxide credentials and/or other forms of minimal conscious sedation.
Strict adherence to OSHA and blood borne pathogens policies.
Follow the FDA and ALARA principle guidelines when taking intra-oral and panoramic radiographs
Diagnose and treat dental issues related to disease, malformations and injuries and develop individualized treatment plans for such.
At all new patient and continuing care appointments present and educate the proactive dental care plan. Address and resolve patient concerns and second opinions.
Obtain and maintain Nitrous Oxide credentials and/or other forms of minimal conscious sedation.
Strict adherence to OSHA and blood borne pathogens policies.
Follow the FDA and ALARA principle guidelines when taking intra-oral and panoramic radiographs.
Strict adherence to Willamette Dental Group's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy. This includes, but is not limited to the use of N95 respirators and other PPE as required by regulatory bodies and company policy.

Education and Experience
Degree as a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), and/or Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). Successful completion of a traditional pre doctoral dentistry program and valid licensure in the specific state(s) where practicing.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations

Degree as a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS).

Knowledge of:

Evidence based dental practices.
AxiUm electronic records
Fulfill all requirements to ensure proper electronic documentation for all care provided to patients.
CAMBRA and PEMBRA, with an emphasis on prevention.
Risk phases, and risk assessment.
Diagnostic terms.
Information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat and oral cavity anomalies.
Principles and processes for providing customer and optimal patient experience. This includes patient needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of patient satisfaction.

Compensation

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

This position is also eligible for incentive pay in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan.

Company Benefits

Willamette Dental offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, commuter benefits, two complimentary pairs of Fig scrubs (clinical roles), and employee assistance program.

Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligible employees will accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year in addition to seven paid holidays annually. The Company's PTO program combines vacation and sick leave, which is more generous than Washington State's Sick Leave Law. Employees in part-time roles working less than 40 hours per week will accrue PTO on a pro-rated basis.

Physical Requirements

The work is primarily performed while sitting and/or standing, but will require occasional walking, bending, stooping and carrying light items such as papers, books, or other supplies. The incumbent uses a computer and other standard office equipment to complete tasks.

Willamette Dental is an equal opportunity employer.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to an individual's race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race), religion, color, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy-related condition, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

This position may be exposed to PHI in the course of his/her duties, and will handle protected information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).