Dentist

Description:

Cowlitz Family Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) seeking a passionate and dedicated DDS or DMD ready to make an impact while delivering exceptional care to a diverse patient population. Come be at the forefront of preventive dental care, chronic dental disease management, and education, helping to improve the overall health and well-being of the community. The ideal candidate is organized, has excellent communication skills, and is patient-focused. EPIC EHR is highly valued, but not required! Join us in making a positive difference in people’s lives while growing in your career with a supportive team!

• Annual Salary $170,000.00 - $180,353.00 DOE
• Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8a-5p
• FTE: 1.0

About the company: Cowlitz Family Health Center provides a wide range of services to all individuals, regardless of background or socio-economic status, including medical, dental, family planning, substance abuse treatment, and behavioral health services. We believe every person has value, is worthy of respect, and deserves quality care regardless of their financial situation.

Cowlitz Family Health Center is growing and evolving. We are looking for people who share our vision, want to use their skills to provide exceptional customer service to our patients, and can adapt as we continue to make positive changes.

Cowlitz Family Health Center is a drug-free workplace and performs drug testing consistent with federal guidelines in the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances.

Benefits: We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans – 100% for employee
• Vacation: 160 hours per year to start, accrued bi-weekly
• 9 Paid Holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
• Matching 403b Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance- $50,000 employer paid
• Long Term Disability and AD&D employer paid
• Employee Assistance Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance.

Requirements:

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

• DDS or DMD with 1-year experience providing general dental care
• DEA license/registration to prescribe drugs, medications, pharmaceuticals and controlled substances
• Valid driver’s license
• No discipline by any professional or peer review organization, governmental agency, licensing body or hospital staff for any action or omission based on or related to quality of care.

DESIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of dental clinical standards and practices.
• Comfort with the pace of primary dental care.
• Ability to provide service to patients of all ages
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with clients and other members of the care team.
• Able to work efficiently and effectively under stress, simultaneous responsibilities, and demands from diverse sources.
• Able to multi-task and exercise effective time and tasks management.
• Ability to work with a low-income, multi-ethnic patient population and a demonstrated ability to relate respectfully and effectively to people of diverse racial, educational and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Must be a confident, self-directed individual who can work within a team as well as independently. Strong communication, organization, documentation and record keeping skills necessary.
• Knowledge of evidence-based dentistry.
• Solid background in patient education and lifestyle risk reduction.
• Strong communication skills.