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Willamette Dental

Runs dental offices and sells the plans that cover them

Oral Surgeon

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Full-timeSalem, OR, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), and/or Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree; successful completion of a traditional predoctoral dentistry program; and valid licensure in the state or states where practicing.
  • Licensed as a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), and as a Doctor of Medicine (MD) when applicable.
  • DEA registration and maintenance of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Actively seeking or have achieved board certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
  • Maintain at least the state board equivalent of a minimal sedation permit and appropriate certifications for the provider’s anesthesia permit, such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
  • Obtain and maintain Nitrous Oxide credentials and/or credentials for other forms of sedation.
  • Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and bloodborne pathogen policies.
  • Follow Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) guidelines when taking intraoral and panoramic radiographs.
  • Follow the company’s personal protective equipment policy, including use of N95 respirators and other protective equipment required by regulators and company policy.
  • Handle protected health information (PHI) consistently with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and treat diseases involving the head, face, jaw, neck, and sinuses, including extracting teeth impacted, infected, or damaged by disease.
  • Perform biopsies, bone grafts, sinus surgeries, surgery supporting orthodontic treatment, and periprosthetic surgery.
  • Provide varying levels of anesthesia, including local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, minimal and moderate sedation, and general anesthesia.
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team at the highest scope of licensure allowed by the applicable state Dental Practice Act.
  • Serve as a resource for other practitioners on the management of medically complex and surgically complex patients.
  • Coordinate multiple schedules during the workday to ensure appropriate patient access, a positive patient experience, and timely preparation for the next day’s work when appropriate.
  • Review dashboard data, specialty referrals, and the EV Report, and respond to counseling as needed to ensure quality care and adherence to the company treatment philosophy.
  • Adhere to office strategic goals and the economic value reports for the offices and the provider, including Press Ganey and access measures.
  • Diagnose and treat dental issues related to disease, malformations, and injuries, and develop individualized treatment plans.

About the Company

Willamette Dental

Runs dental offices and sells the plans that cover them

Willamette Dental runs dental offices and sells the dental insurance plans that pay for care in them, serving patients across Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Members pay a fixed monthly premium and are treated by the company's own dentists, hygienists and specialists, with set copays and no annual maximum on most benefits. Its care model centers on prevention, using research-based risk assessments to build a personal care plan for each patient. Employers, public-employee benefit programs and individuals buy its plans, and its offices cover general care alongside orthodontics, root canals and other specialty treatment. Willamette Dental was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Hillsboro, OR
Founded
1970

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