Join the ICHS Team!
International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally-recognized federally qualified health center, and for over 45 years ICHS has provided culturally and linguistically appropriate health and wellness services, including increasing health equity for uninsured and medically underserved individuals of all languages and walks of life. We firmly believe that access to quality health care strengthens our families and communities, and promotes a more just society. We take pride in our diverse and inclusive workforce and at ICHS we value respect and support each other so each individual can achieve his or her full potential. We invite you to join us and be inspired by colleagues that share your mission and purpose.
Rated in the top 10 best place to live by U.S. News and World Report, enjoy natural beauty and urban convenience in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. A friendly and family friendly city that puts water, mountains, skiing, hiking and whale watching within easy reach, the greater Seattle area is also a dynamic technology and innovation hub, and home to world-leading medical facilities and research.
This is an opportunity to be a part of a mission driven organization that is financially sound with a strong stable executive team that serves over 30,000 patients a year (135,000+ visits) currently.
International Community Health Services has grown to 5 high quality full service clinics or service sites with state of the art services, plus a mobile dental clinic, all serving the community. There are beautiful new clinics with resources and reserves to meet investment in patient care.
ICHS patients benefit from the excellent health care as they provide for anyone who walks in the door, regardless of their income level or insurance benefits. Their mission is to ensure quality healthcare with dignity for all of the Seattle/King County area.
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We offer
Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
“Share the success” bonuses
Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS
Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 264 hours rollover year to year
Automatic 4% retirement contribution
9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays
Reimbursement for professional licensure
Supervision
Supervise Clinic Dental services and staff including staffing, hiring, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, initiating corrective/disciplinary actions, complying with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, standards, and ICHS policies and procedures; ensure patient and employee safety and health and other programs and activities.
Assist in developing and monitoring departmental budget; set goals, objectives and action plans for Clinic.
Lead quality assurance and improvement efforts; consult with appropriate staff to identify problems; develop and implement quality improvement and standards.
Oversee operations and maintain accountability of supplies and equipment maintenance and other clinical issues.
Reviews, investigate grievances, complaints and implements corrective action.
Provide clinical consultation for Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants and other health professionals requiring formal dental oversight under Washington State law. Provide clinical consultation for ICHS medical and dental providers as requested.
Monitors and supervise the infection control and environment safety and health programs; actively participate and support Accident Prevention and Emergency Management programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Clinical
Perform wide spectrum of dentistry for patients of the clinic; act as a Primary care Dental Provider for patients; meet productivity and clinical standard levels. Diagnose and treat acute and chronic dental problems.
Provide preventative dental care and dental education.
Practice within the scope of competency and refer patients to specialist when appropriate.
Assess level of skills and knowledge to take steps to improve areas of deficiency.
Participate in improving the oral health of individuals, families and groups in the community through diagnosis, treatment and education.
Maintain well documented patient records.
May practice all aspects of dentistry such as orthodontics, implants, implant crowns, bone grafts, etc. based on approved credentialing (special privileges).
Other Functions
Lead programs and employees, hire, train, assign workload/projects, monitor and evaluate performance, initiate corrective and/or disciplinary actions, and perform all other related leadership functions.
Set the direction, create linkages among programs and departments, lead staff and establish targets necessary to achieve the strategies and mission of ICHS in empowering staff and promoting a work environment of service, teamwork and respect. Direct the deployment of strategies and goals throughout the department and ICHS. Work respectfully and courteously with other employees, follow direction and work well under pressure.
Hold employees accountable for accident prevention and reporting in compliance with WA State L&I regulations and ICHS Safety and Health Program. Ensure that all safety and health rules, standards and procedures are observed; conduct regular self-inspections; arrange for, conduct and ensure that accident investigations of all accidents occurred; monitor and enforce ICHS Safety and Health Program and actively support and participate in the Emergency Preparedness Program and tasks.
Ensure employees are responsible and accountable in complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, ICHS policies and procedures including ICHS Privacy, Security and Compliance policies and procedures, Code of Conduct, and Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
Actively participate in Quality Improvement program and activities; initiate Quality projects and/or process improvement to attain quality service delivery.
Other duties as assigned
Clinic Site Dental Director Hourly range: $66.35 - $97.14
Education-Graduated from an accredited dental school.
Experience – Five (5) years of experience working as a Dentist in a clinical setting and including three (3) years of management experience. Never been disciplined by any professional or peer review organization, governmental agency, licensing body or other applicable entity. Working with culturally diverse limited English or non- English, speaking patients preferred. Fluency in some A/PI languages preferred.
Other Requirement – License to practice in Washington State without restriction, probation, or limiting condition or threat thereof. Current and active DEA Registration licensure. Current Washington State Driver’s license.
