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Kirkland Family Dentistry

Oral Surgeon &mdash; Part-TimeJob summary Provide high-quality oral and maxillofacial surgery services on a part-time basis at KFD. The practice provides supplies and a dedicated dental assistant; compensation is a competitive percentage of your production.Core clinical duties<ul><li>Patient evaluation &amp; consultations &mdash; review history, perform oral exam, interpret radiographs/CBCT, discuss treatment options and risks.</li><li>Treatment planning &mdash; create comprehensive surgical plans and coordinate with referring general dentists/orthodontists/prosthodontists.</li><li>Exodontia &mdash; simple and complex extractions, management of retained roots and surgical removal of impacted teeth (including third molars).</li><li>Implant surgery &mdash; placement of endosseous implants, immediate implants, exposure for implants, and coordination for prosthetic phase.</li><li>Hard- and soft-tissue surgery &mdash; bone grafting, ridge augmentation, sinus lifts, frenectomies, biopsies, and soft-tissue management.</li><li>Sedation &amp; anesthesia &mdash; administer and monitor local anesthesia and moderate sedation (nitrous/IV if permitted by licensure), ensure appropriate monitoring and recovery.</li><li>Emergency care &amp; complication management &mdash; manage postoperative bleeding, infections, nerve/soft-tissue injuries, and other surgical complications; arrange referrals/hospital transfer when required.</li><li>Pre- and post-operative care &mdash; pre-op clearance, informed consent, postoperative instructions, pain/control prescriptions, suture removal, follow-up visits.</li><li>Diagnostic &amp; minor office procedures &mdash; oral pathology sampling, biopsies, minor corrective procedures.</li></ul>Administrative &amp; practice responsibilities<ul><li>Accurate charting &amp; documentation &mdash; maintain timely, thorough surgical notes, include imaging IDs, implant/fixture details, and postoperative instructions (important because compensation is production-based).</li><li>Coordination with team &mdash; work directly with KFD dental assistant, front desk/scheduling, and administrative staff to ensure efficient patient flow.</li><li>Quality &amp; compliance &mdash; follow OSHA, infection control, HIPAA, and state dental board regulations; keep equipment and sterilization workflows current.</li><li>Equipment &amp; supplies oversight &mdash; while supplies are provided by KFD, surgeon should confirm availability of specific instruments/implants and communicate special needs in advance.</li><li>Billing &amp; coding collaboration &mdash; supply required procedure details and assist office staff with accurate coding/documentation needed for production accounting.</li><li>Continuing education &amp; credentialing &mdash; maintain licensure, hospital privileges (if needed), DEA registration, and certifications required for sedation and emergency care.</li></ul>Typical hours &amp; on-site setup<ul><li>Part-time schedule &mdash; Exact schedule to be agreed.</li><li>Clinic support &mdash; KFD provides a trained dental assistant and clinical supplies. Minor administrative/clinical support provided by staff.</li></ul>Compensation &amp; benefits<ul><li>Pay &mdash; competitive, based on a percentage of your production (exact % to be negotiated). Example ranges commonly seen for similar arrangements: 40&ndash;50% of production, depending on scope and responsibilities.</li><li>Benefits &mdash; sterile supplies, dental assistant, scheduling/administrative support; malpractice considerations and benefits can be discussed during hiring.</li></ul>Required qualifications<ul><li>DDS or DMD with completion of an Oral &amp; Maxillofacial Surgery residency (or equivalent).</li><li>Active Washington state dental license (or applicable state licensure), DEA registration if prescribing controlled substances.</li><li>BLS/ACLS (and sedation/monitoring certifications if administering IV/GA).</li><li>Current malpractice insurance (practice may offer options/requirements to discuss).</li><li>Strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with a small team, and commitment to patient-centered care.</li></ul>Nice-to-have / preferred<ul><li>Prior outpatient clinic experience with implants, bone grafting, and sedation cases.</li><li>Experience working in a multi-doctor general practice setting and good rapport with general dentists.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Oral Surgeon

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Oral Surgeon