HPSA Score for Dental: 25
We are seeking a full-time faculty position in our Pediatric Dental Department. This is a Pediatric Dentist position at Lincoln Avenue Medical-Dental Clinic with a second location at Children’s Village with the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC). Along with treating patients, this position also requires providing clinical oversight, dental knowledge, and support to all 6 pediatric dental residents throughout their 2 years in the NYU Langone Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry Program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to supervising and providing direct patient care and clinical teaching in the clinic and in the hospital operating room. This position works closely with the NYU Langone Associate Director to facilitate and ensure consistency in clinical education and evaluation of the residents, mentor’s pediatric dental residents and, supervises their clinical education, research, community service activities, and works closely with management staff to identify solutions to local access to healthcare.
The Pediatric Dentistry Department of YVFWC maintains primary responsibility for educating NYU-Langone post-doctoral resident trainees in the care of children’s oral health. The primary clinic site is ViewCrest Pediatric Dentistry, a 9-chair outpatient clinic with in-office dental anesthesia services. Children’s Village is a 6-chair outpatient clinic that focuses on dental treatment for patients with special health care needs (SHCN) and their siblings with in-office dental anesthesia service. Applicants applying for this position should have a strong background in treating patients with SHCN.
Annually, the 2 clinics provide 12,000 to 16,000 patient visits, including the completion of approximately 400 general anesthesia cases. Each year, the program accepts 3 candidates for the two-year NYU-Langone advanced education in pediatric dentistry residency program, which is fully accredited by CODA. Trainees undergo rigorous clinical and didactic training locally as well as virtually through in-person modules provided by NYU Langone.
Faculty take after-hours calls on a weekly basis to provide consultations and emergency care.
Position Highlights
$318,152 base compensation
$30K hiring bonus
$20k relocation assistance available!
Clinic Operational Hours: Monday – Friday 7:45 AM – 5:15 PM
Who We’re Looking For:
A Dentist passionate about community health and dentistry.
A healthcare professional committed to working with underserved patient populations.
New graduate? Make your resume stand out by listing all clinical rotations and your experience in community health or with underserved patient populations
What We Offer
100% Employer-paid medical/dental/vision coverage for our employees; affordable coverage for family members is also available
Generous PTO
8 paid holidays
$2,500 annual CE allowance with five days (40 hours) of CE time
Paid license fees, malpractice insurance, and continuing education benefits that include cash reimbursement and an additional 40 hours per year
Profit sharing and retirement plans paid short and long-term disability and much more!
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry
Current WA State Dentist License
Graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) pediatric dental residency
About Yakima:
Yakima County is the fruit basket of Washington and offers livelihood to many families with the abundance of its harvest. The harvest includes the nation's leading export of hops and exports apples, grapes, cherries, and asparagus. Yakima Valley is also home to many breweries, wineries, and cider houses. The abundance of agriculture contributes to the livelihood of our migrant farm workers, warehouse workers, transportation industry, food industry, and sustainability in farm-to-table programs, among others. Healthy communities are needed to produce these services. In addition, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is dedicated to ensuring we are available to keep our communities healthy, educated, and informed of our services.
Where we are located:
Joining YVFWC means you will benefit from living in the Pacific Northwest, where you can enjoy spectacular wilderness areas, crystal-clear lakes, and rivers. You can enjoy fine Northwest wines and a stunning selection of fruits and vegetables. You will also be within an easy drive to a growing metropolitan area, offering fine dining and shopping, theatres, museums, and elite universities.
About YVFWC:
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic has changed since we first opened in 1973. We've grown into one of Northwest's largest community health centers, with over 40 clinics in 18 communities across Washington and Oregon. But we haven't forgotten the most important reason we're here: you.
Our Mission Statement
“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
