Dentist; Per-Diem

Dentist (Per-Diem)

Job Category:
Dental Provider

Requisition Number: DENTI
002234

Posted:
August 1, 2025 Part-Time On-site Headquarters 600 Orondo Wenatchee, WA 98801, USA

Compensation:
Dentist
- Per Diem: $100 per hour (2 columns); $50 per hour for each additional column above 2 columns.

Job Summary:

The Dentist provides professional dental care, emergency dental treatment and oral hygiene to the patients of Columbia Valley Community Health (CVCH), including all relevant and required chart documentation.

1. Follows all procedures as outlined in the Clinic Safety Manual and Dental Clinic Blood Born Pathogen Compliance Manual a. Explains the rationale for infection control and occupational safety protocols according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) hazard communication standards. b. Demonstrates Universal Precautions techniques.
2. Delivers dental care according to clinic protocols and procedures.
3. Provides general and comprehensive dentistry services at CVCH, including performing oral examinations.
4. Examines patients' teeth and oral soft and hard tissues using dental equipment and X-rays. Interprets x-rays; treats mouth diseases; performs prophylactic procedures, restorations and other treatment as needed.
5. Updates health history on all patients.
6. Establishes working relationships with local dental providers.
7. Diagnoses dental conditions and plan oral health care in consultation with patients.
8. Provides dental care within the scope of licensure, standard of care, scope of care of the clinic, and according to WAC guidelines and regulations.
9. Coordinates patient needs with Medical Clinic. 10. Teaches patients about good oral health practices and explains and reviews treatment plans with patients and parents. 11. Performs emergency procedures on patients in order to reduce or eliminate immediate pain providing definitive care, when possible. 12. Performs surgical operations to the mouth, jaws, teeth and related structures. 13. Administers local, general, and inhalation anesthetics when necessary for carrying out treatment.

14. Responsible for dental clinic operation in absence of Dental Clinic Management. 15. Assists in the provision of continuing education, on-the-job training and the orientation of dental staff and overall improvement of CVCH. 16. Travels to other sites and covers other schedules when necessary to fulfill the organizational and departmental needs and attends meetings as necessary.

1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
2. Expected to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. 3. Conforms to safety policies, general housekeeping practices.
4. Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
5. Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
6. Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
7. Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
8. Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.

1.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited dental school with a DDS or DMD degree, and/or completion with a certificate from a CODA accredited dental residency program.
2. Certification/Licensure:
Washington State Dental License or eligibility to obtain licensure in the state of WA and current DEA with no restrictions and in good standing. Maintain documentation of all WAC requirements including continuing education and any other requirements accordingly. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. ACLS or ATLS may be used to substituted for BLS. All Providers must be eligible for enrollment in Medicare and must not be currently opted out of the Medicare program 3.

Experience:

One or more years of experience as a clinical dentist required, especially in a community or public health setting. Completing a residency program will count toward the experience requirement.
4. Language

Skills:

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
5. Essential Technical/Motor

Skills:

Good eye/hand coordination and precision, manual dexterity and patience for minute movement, strong sense of aesthetics. Perform complex and comprehensive dental care on a variety of patients. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to work in a fast-paced and often high-stress environment as well as the ability to adapt quickly to workload changes.
6. Interpersonal

Skills:

Must demonstrate strong leadership and team building skills. Must have strong listening, written and oral communication skills, with ability to…