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CHAS Health
Spokane, Washington

Dentist-Pediatric ($20,000 Sign-On Bonus Paid On Your First Paycheck!)

Dental Top 10% in Pediatrics (Dental)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$179,400 - $287,884

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Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Working Here | Experience Serving Your Community

If you are looking to foster a fulfilling career path while serving your
community, you are in the right place. All careers at CHAS Health allow you to
make an impact on patient’s lives and our greater community. No matter what
clinic or location you join, you become a part of the bigger picture – providing
trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through
our doors. We continue to expand operations and are regularly looking for
talented and dedicated individuals to help us continue to make a difference in
patient lives. Challenging the status quo starts with you – get started today.

Everyone Welcome

From the beginning, we strongly believe that all people have the right to
high-quality health care. Our goal is to remove barriers to care and provide
high-quality, evidence-based care in a place that is convenient – in your
neighborhood. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and
respect regardless of their situation.

Compensation Range

$179,400.00 - $287,884.00

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Competitive Compensation & Exceptional Benefits at CHAS Health

Join a workforce that values your expertise as much as your wellbeing! CHAS
Health's comprehensive compensation package* includes:

* Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees! $500 for every year
worked, up to $5,000.

* Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision,
long-term care, and life insurance.

* 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in
your future.

* Work/life balance—enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO)
annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.

* Tuition assistance and student loan repayment—let CHAS Health pay for your
education!

* Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you
balance work and family life.

* CME and license fee reimbursement—we've got you covered.

*Offered benefits dependent upon employee eligibility and criteria   

Job Description

Purpose of Job

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing dental care
to patients as follows:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Performs restorative, surgical and various preventative and restorative
services.

* Understands and follows infection control procedures.

* Reviews medical histories at each visit.

* Consults with patient’s health care provider or other clinic provider as
needed.

* Diagnoses dental disease, oral pathology, and develop a written treatment
plan and prioritize treatments.

* Explains the course of treatment with patient, and solicit his/her input and
agreement.

* Balances treatment plan on patient needs and desires in conjunction with
patient and clinic resources.

* Ensures all prescriptions and advice regarding medications is in accordance
with accepted community standards and CHAS Health protocols.

* Recommends dental equipment changes and additions.

* Participates in the development and implementation of provider productivity
standards.

* Attends staff meetings and in-service training.

* Represents CHAS Health at conferences, meetings, and continuing education
programs.

* Participates in precepting dental assisting students, dental hygiene
students, and dental students as requested.

* Participates in clinic quality improvement initiatives as requested.

* Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission
and Core Values.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Completion of ADA accredited dental program required.
Valid dentist license in the state of Washington or Idaho required upon hire.
Previous experience working with under-served populations desired. Certification
through The Drug Enforcement Agency required.

Skills: Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies
(Medicaid, etc.). Effective oral and written communication skills required.
Computer skills required.  BLS (CPR/AED) required. Commitment to supporting a
safe and respectful environment is required.

Physical Demands

Dentists are required to stand under one-third of the day; while sitting and
being mobile are required one-third to two-thirds of the time. They are required
to use hands to finger, handle or feel over two-thirds of the time, as well as
reach with hands and arms. Climbing, balancing, kneeling or crouching occurs
less than one-third of the time. Communicating by talking / hearing occurs over
two-thirds of the day. Smelling occurs between one-third and two-thirds of the
day. Excellent vision (with or without correction) and hand-eye coordination
required. Amount of time spent lifting or exerting force is about 30% for up to
10 pounds. Rarely is there a need to lift more than 11 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

#INDHP 

Our core values are our foundation, the guiding sense of direction for our
organization:

* Social Responsibility

* Patient-Centered

* Entrepreneurship

* Respect for Human Dignity

* Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement

* Fun

CHAS Health | Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all
individuals, employment decisions at CHAS Health will be based on merit,
qualifications, and abilities. CHAS Health does not discriminate in employment
opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender
identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability,
or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The dentist will perform restorative, surgical, and preventative dental services while diagnosing oral diseases and developing comprehensive treatment plans. They are also responsible for consulting with patients, managing medications, and participating in clinic quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Restorative dentistrySurgical servicesPreventative dentistryDental diagnosisTreatment planningPatient consultationPrescription managementClinical quality improvement

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist-Pediatric ($20,000 Sign-On Bonus Paid On Your First Paycheck!) at CHAS Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Dental) — ranked against 292 active Pediatrics (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics Career Context

CHAS Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 19 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$179k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $167k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$179k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$13k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Pediatrics (Dental)

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About CHAS Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Spokane, Washington
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with up to 6% employer match
More than 6 weeks PTO annually
Tuition Assistance