General Dentist

## General Dentist Apply locations:
LCN - Vashon - 10030 SW 210th Sttime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition :
JR102095

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services.

Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Position Summary  The main responsibility of a Dentist practicing General Medicine is to provide dental procedures to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Centers consistent with his/her training and the standards established in the fields of Dentistry and Medicine, as permitted under his/her professional license from the State of Washington Department of Health.  Duties and Responsibilities  As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth.

Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services.  Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:
Understanding and empathizing with client needs   Surpassing client expectations   Demonstrating a high level of integrity   Exhibiting compassion and commitment   Advocating for social justice   Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team   Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology  As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   To practice dentistry in an ethical manner, meeting the standards of the dental profession and in accordance to the Washington State Dental Act.
To supervise the clinical activities of support staff according to the Washington Dental Act.  

Job Description   To be current in basic life support (BLS) or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification or their equivalents.
To provide dental care under the strictest methods of aseptic control and in a manner that results in patient, staff and dentist safety.
To provide consultations for cases requiring Oral Medicine background and acquire new knowledge and skills contributing to the provision of high quality dental care.
To coordinate patient care by seeking consultations from, or referrals to, other health professionals, when necessary.
To utilize staff and patients' time efficiently in order to maximize productivity and patient satisfaction.
To use the appropriate procedure codes consistent with the dental services rendered.
To participate in Quality Improvement activities of the Dental Program and of Sea Mar   Community Health Centers, including staff training when assigned.
To help make dental care available to the patients of Sea Mar Community Health Center and to the public by participating in activities which promote dental and oral health in the community.
To be able to perform other duties or responsibilities assigned by the Dental Director.  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT   Have a current and valid license from the State of Washington Department of Health and a   Dentist’s Contract with Sea Mar Community Health Center.
Provide dental services to Sea Mar patients under the direction of the Dental Director, the supervision of the clinic manager and meet productivity standards established by the organization.  Qualifications  To perform this job successfully, an individual…