Oral Surgeon

Job Summary

The General Dentist supports Willamette Dental's evidence-based treatment philosophy, mission, and core values by performing the full scope of general dentistry permitted by state.

Key Responsibilities

• Embody Willamette Dental Group's treatment philosophy, mission, and values and ensure they are portrayed throughout the practice.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, at the highest available scope of licensure per the applicable state's Dental Practice Act, including expanded function Dental Assistants where applicable and Hygienists with all state-specified permits and endorsements (nitrous oxide, local anesthetic, and restorative).
• Assist with coordinating multiple schedules during the course of the workday ensuring patients have appropriate access to care, that the patient's experience is exceptional, and that tomorrow's work is done today.
• Ensure quality care and adherence to the company treatment philosophy: data from the dashboard, specialty referrals, EV Report – reviewing it, counseling as needed.
• Adheres to the criteria of the office strategic goals, the economic value report of their offices and themselves: patient count, routine work, Customer Experience, access, and quality care.
• Embrace Customer Experience and patient transparency with the patient experience being foremost.
• Obtain and maintain Nitrous Oxide credentials and/or other forms of minimal conscious sedation.
• Strict adherence to OSHA and blood-borne pathogens policies.
• Follow the FDA and ALARA principle guidelines when taking intra-oral and panoramic radiographs.
• Diagnose and treat dental issues related to disease, malformations, and injuries and develop individualized treatment plans for such.
• At all new patient and continuing care appointments present and educate the proactive dental care plan. Address and resolve patient concerns and second opinions.
• Obtain and maintain Nitrous Oxide credentials and/or other forms of minimal conscious sedation.
• Strict adherence to OSHA and blood-borne pathogens policies.
• Follow the FDA and ALARA principle guidelines when taking intra-oral and panoramic radiographs.
• Strict adherence to Willamette Dental Group's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of N95 respirators and other PPE as required by regulatory bodies and company policy.

Requirements

Must have a degree as a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), and/or Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). Successful completion of a traditional pre-doctoral dentistry program and valid licensure in the specific state(s) where practicing.

Compensation

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. This position is also eligible for incentive pay in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan.

Benefits

Willamette Dental Group offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, commuter benefits, and employee assistance program.

Eligible employees will accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year in addition to seven paid holidays annually. The Company's PTO program combines vacation and sick leave, which is more generous than Washington State's Sick Leave Law.

Physical Requirements

The work is primarily performed while sitting and/or standing, but will require occasional walking, bending, stooping, and carrying light items such as papers, books, or other supplies. The incumbent uses a computer and other standard office equipment to complete tasks.

Willamette Dental Group is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to an individual's race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race), religion, color, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy-related condition, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

This position may be exposed to PHI in the course of his/her duties, and will handle protected information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).