Dentist
Waterfall Community Health Center·North Bend, Oregon
Waterfall Community Health Center·North Bend, Oregon
Provide comprehensive dental care including diagnosis, treatment planning, and emergency dental services for patients. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure efficient patient flow and adhere to organizational standards and regulations.
Function as a Dentist, DDS or DMD in a team and mission-based setting to provide delivery of dental care to patients, including health promotion/maintenance, counseling and education, assessment, acute/chronic care, and consultation/collaboration with other health care professionals, and community resources. The focus will be on examining, diagnosing, and developing treatment plans for infections and injuries of the teeth and mouth. Comply with organizational policies, procedures, standards of care and related laws and regulations including HIPAA and OSHA regulations. Ensure the efficient and effective flow of patients during scheduled clinics through joint planning and problem solving with clinic, office, contract and volunteer staff and other related duties as assigned. Protect the dignity, privacy and confidentiality of patients and their families, as well as co-workers and others.
Personnel supervision is not a responsibility of this position.
Works under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), if vacant, reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Exercises progressive levels of autonomy in day-to-day activities based on satisfactory job performance.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited dental school with a Degree in Dentistry; DDS/DMD 3 years’ experience preferred Unrestricted License in State of Oregon. Current DEA Certificate without restrictions. Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; additional languages preferred. Ability to be credentialed with Medicaid, Medicare, private and other insurance. Demonstrated commitment to high-quality health care for low income, ethnically diverse populations. LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT: Graduate from an accredited dental school with a Doctoral Degree (DDS/DMD) Oregon State dental license DEA certification BLS certification OFFICE: The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds. Exposed to sick people. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. HIPAA This position has access to Protected Health Information (PHI) in order to perform the functions of the job and employee shall apply the minimum necessary standard of HIPAA at all times. You are only to read the content of these records to the extent needed to accomplish the assigned task. PHI shall only be discussed on a need-to-know basis. Maintain strict confidentiality and respect the privacy of others.
Market context
Oregon dental practices commonly seek licensed dentists to support ongoing preventive, restorative, and urgent care needs, especially where access to care is limited. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for an accredited dental degree, an active Oregon license, and current CPR, DEA, and NPI credentials, while benefits such as continuing education, malpractice coverage, loan repayment, and a 401(k) can help offset costs. Before applying, confirm your license and certifications are current and use the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare openings against the original posting.