Pediatric Dentist
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Columbia Basin Health Association
Pasco, WA, US
Summary
The dentist will provide comprehensive dental care to infants, children, and adolescents, including those with complex medical conditions or special needs. Responsibilities include performing dental procedures, supervising dental staff, and managing patient treatment plans in accordance with ADA standards.
Job Description
Overview
Primary Accountability
The Dentist will provide professional dental health care services to patients including emergency dental services, primary prevention, basic dental services that contain the disease process and rehabilitation dental services in accordance with the American Dental Association (ADA) and CBHA patient care policies to a diverse population of infants, children, and adolescents, specifically those with complex medical conditions, developmental delays, or behavioral challenges. Qualified in treating special needs population and maintains hospital privileges as needed. Participates in quality improvement initiatives as assigned by the Chief Dental Officer.
Responsibilities
Description of Primary Responsibilities
As a member of the dental team, this position is involved in the following duties:
Dental Provider Duties:
Clinical Duties:
Qualifications
Description of Primary Attributes
General Development:
1. Ability to work under stress.
2. Ability to maintain a high degree of organization and accuracy with attention to details and alertness to detect errors.
3. Keep in good standing with local and state professional affiliations.
Professional and Technical Knowledge:
Maintain authoritative skill and knowledge in the principles of sound dental practice.
License and Certification:
1. Licensed to practice dentistry in Washington State.
2. Must have a DEA license.
3. Valid Driver’s License
3. Possesses CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
4. Possesses AIDS education or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
5. Possesses PALS certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
6. Completion of a CODA approved pediatric dental residency.
7. Board certified in Pediatric Dentistry (preferred)
Technical Skills:
Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Office Suite.
Communication:
1. Ability to provide effective communication of information in written (including electronic) correspondence.
2. Ability to provide effective communication of information during informal and formal verbal presentations.
3. Ability to effectively communicate complex and/or technical information to co-workers and others.
Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk: According to this position this is a Category I
1. Category I: Tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact exposure to blood, fluids or tissue. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when appropriate, is required.
2. Category II: Usual Tasks do not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissues but may require performing Unplanned Category I tasks.
3. Category III: Tasks involve no greater exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues than would be encountered by a visit. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.
Physical Demands:
1. Ability to ambulate effectively to deliver care to patients.
2. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
3. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
4. Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
5. Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
Travel:
1. Frequent travel to various clinic sites is required.
2. Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet company insurance liability standards to drive company vehicles.
