General Dentist

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.

• Practice dentistry ethically and meet standards of the dental profession and the Washington State Dental Act.
• Supervise the clinical activities of support staff according to the Washington Dental Act.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Provide dental care under strict aseptic control to ensure patient, staff and dentist safety.
• Provide consultations for cases requiring an Oral Medicine background and acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Coordinate patient care by seeking consultations or referrals to other health professionals when necessary.
• Utilize staff and patient time efficiently to maximize productivity and satisfaction.
• Use appropriate procedure codes consistent with the services rendered.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities of the Dental Program and Sea Mar Community Health Centers, including staff training when assigned.
• Help make dental care available to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Center and to the public by participating in community oral‑health promotion activities.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Dental Director.

• 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 under the direction of the Dental Director and supervision of the clinic manager.
• Meet productivity standards established by the organization.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD), Medical Doctor (MD), or equivalent degree.
• Professional license to practice in Washington State.
• DEA certificate.
• Current BLS CPR within 90 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Initial TB test at hire and annual retest.
• Pre‑hire and annual employee health screening.
• Annual influenza vaccine; employees with approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask during the flu season.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical material; respond to inquiries.
• Basic mathematical calculation ability.
• Problem‑solving skills and basic bio‑statistical analysis knowledge.

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk and stand.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to lift or move a child of average weight.
• Vision: close, distant, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Salary: $ USD annual.

Full‑time employees working 30 hours or more receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription coverage, Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, EAP, paid‑time‑off (24 days per year + 10 paid holidays), 401(k)/Retirement options, and work in a culturally diverse environment.

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer. All persons are served without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, or ability to pay. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons regardless of ability to pay for services.