DENTIST | DOWNTOWN PUBLIC HEALTH CLINIC

SummaryPublic Health | Seattle & King County is looking for a skilled, enthusiastic and flexible dentist to fill a full-time position at the Downtown Public Health Clinic. Our program seeks to build relationships with people living homeless by providing compassionate care and low barrier access to dental services. Our providers commonly work with patients who have complex behavioral and medical needs, including substance use disorder. The candidate selected for this position will be able to work well within a team environment and demonstrate an interest in serving vulnerable adults and teens. In addition to preventive and restorative services, our clinic provides oral surgery procedures and removable prosthodontics. As is the standard for the program, staff may be asked to work outside of regular hours or from a different location for trainings or if urgently needed. Clinics provide services to an ethnically diverse population of low-income adults, including pregnant women and homeless adults and teens. Candidates with lived experience related to this work are strongly encouraged to apply.Commitment To Equity and Social JusticeNamed after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.To learn more, please visit Work Location:Downtown Public Health Clinic2124 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USAWork Schedule:Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These hours are subject to change with advance notice.Job DutiesPerform clinical duties as allowed by the Washington State Dental Practice Act, RCW 18.32. Provide primary clinical dental services to targeted high-needs populations.Collaborate with site management and other staff dentist to provide leadership in quality dental practice and optimum team functioning. Provide oversight of clinical dental practice.Provide professional and technical expertise and direction to dental assistants/dental hygienists. Attend off-site staff and dental practice meetings with the ability to return to work site within a reasonable timeframe.Diagnose, plan and provide dental treatment to clients. Educate and counsel clients on oral health issues. Prescribe medications for a variety of oral health conditions. Consult with other health care providers on treatment options and procedures.Document all medications, evaluations, diagnoses, treatments, outcomes, referrals and consultations.Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, SkillsCurrent Washington State License to practice dentistry.Experience working with diverse populations.Knowledge of Dental Public Health Practice. Ability to provide leadership and work as a team member in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills. Desired:Demonstrated experience in quadrant dentistry.Demonstrated experience with removable prostheticsDemonstrated experienced working in a community or public health setting.Applicants bilingual in English and Spanish are desired. Supplemental InformationForbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our True North, we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.To Apply:If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.Who May Apply:The vacancy is open to all qualified applicants.Application Instructions:The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:NeoGov Job Application(The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)Supplemental Questions(The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)ResumeCover LetterYour application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.Please do not copy and paste your entire job history as your answers to the supplemental questions, as these will be considered incomplete.Necessary Special Requirements:The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience. The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.For more information on our selection process, please refer to . For tips on interviewing, please visit . Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law. Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work. Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations. Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions. When public health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign you duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement. Union affiliation:Non-RepresentedContact:For more information about the application process please contact Mark Lacy at Mlacy@kingcounty.gov. Job DetailsSalary$169,457.60 - $214,801.60 AnnuallyLocation


Seattle, WAJob TypeCareer Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/weekJob Number2024ML22515DepartmentDPH - Public HealthDivisionCommunity Health ServicesOpening Date09/09/2024Closing Date9/23/2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); TijuanaFLSANon-ExemptBargaining Unit Z3 : KC Personnel GuidelinesFull- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Agency infoAgencyKing CountyPhone
206-477-3404 WebsiteAddress
King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street





Seattle, Washington, 98104