Community Health Care is a leading non-profit organization that offers quality health care to underserved patients in Pierce County. We provide comprehensive family practice care, including medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services in our seven clinics. We seek to continuously improve our commitment and service to our patients and community.
We want you to join us in our mission to provide the highest quality healthcare with compassionate and accessible service for all.
We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Continuing Education, Employee Assistant Program, Productivity Bonus, Call Differentials, Sign on Bonus and more!
We are looking for a Pedodontist (Pediatric Dentist) to join our clinics! Our Pedodontist (Pediatric Dentist) is responsible for providing comprehensive oral healthcare services to infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs. The position performs preventive, diagnostic, restorative, and therapeutic dental procedures while promoting oral health education for patients and families. The Pedodontist collaborates with dental and medical professionals to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and provides clinical supervision and guidance to assigned dental staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Perform all duties in accordance with applicable federal, state, tribal, and organizational regulations, policies, procedures, and professional standards of practice.
- Provide a full range of pediatric dental services, including:
- Comprehensive oral examinations
- Dental assessments and treatment planning
- Radiographic examinations
- Preventive services, including fluoride treatments and sealants
- Restorative procedures
- Administration of local anesthesia
- Pulp therapy and endodontic treatment appropriate for primary and permanent dentition
- Extractions and other routine oral surgical procedures
- Diagnosis and treatment of oral infections and pathology
- Space maintainers and limited prosthodontic procedures as appropriate
- Management of dental trauma
- Deliver dental care for infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and child-friendly environment that reduces anxiety and promotes positive dental experiences.
- Educate patients and parents or guardians regarding:
- Oral hygiene practices
- Nutrition and oral health
- Caries prevention
- Post-operative care
- Disease prevention strategies
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic agents within the scope of licensure and professional standards.
- Utilize effective behavior guidance and patient-management techniques appropriate for pediatric populations.
- Recognize systemic health conditions affecting oral health and make appropriate referrals to medical providers and specialists.
- Consult with pediatric dental specialists, oral surgeons, orthodontists, and other healthcare professionals regarding complex cases and treatment plans.
- Ensure all referrals, consultations, treatments, and follow-up care are documented accurately in the patient's dental record.
- Provide clinical leadership and supervision to Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, and support staff.
- Instruct and mentor clinical staff regarding pediatric dental procedures, infection control, patient management, and quality care standards.
- Promote teamwork and collaboration among all members of the healthcare team.
- Assist in maintaining an effective, productive, and patient-centered dental clinic environment.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and timely electronic dental records in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Participate in quality assurance, risk management, peer review, and performance improvement activities.
- Assist in developing, reviewing, implementing, and evaluating clinical policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Participate in chart audits and corrective action plans as necessary.
- Support quality improvement initiatives related to patient care outcomes, clinical operations, and compliance.
- Participate in professional development and continuing education activities.
- Assist in developing staff education programs designed to address deficiencies identified through quality assurance reviews.
- Participate in the collection and reporting of patient utilization and program performance data.
- Attend required departmental, clinic, and organizational meetings.
- In the absence of the Dental Director, assist in overseeing the daily operations of the dental clinic as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Dental Director.
Education
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school.
- Completion of an accredited Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontics) Residency Program.
Licensure and Certifications
- Current and unrestricted Washington State Dentist License.
- Pediatric Dentistry specialty certification or eligibility preferred.
- Current DEA registration, if required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification preferred.
We encourage anyone with a relevant combination of education and experience to apply.