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Elevate Healthcare Consultants

Dentist - Pediatrics

Elevate Healthcare Consultants, Puyallup

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Temporary Pediatric Dentist - Maternity Leave Coverage

Start Date: Early March (Exact date to be confirmed)

Duration: Approximately 3 months

Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays


About the Position:

We are seeking a pediatric dentist to provide maternity leave coverage in a busy and well-supported clinic. This is a temporary opportunity ideal for someone experienced in pediatric procedures and comfortable with both clinic and surgical settings.


Shift Details:

  • Tuesdays & Most Wednesdays: Regular clinic hours from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch break from 12:00 - 1:00 PM)
  • 1x/Month Wednesday & Every Friday: Surgical days under general anesthesia. Surgery shifts begin at 6:00 AM and typically conclude by 12:00-1:00 PM, depending on the case load.

Support Staff:

  • Clinic Days: 4 dental assistants
  • Surgery Days: 1 surgical dental assistant, 1 sterilization dental assistant

Patient Load:

  • Clinic Days: Approximately 30 patients per day
  • Surgery Days: 6-7 cases per day, including 1-2 breakdown cases

Required/Preferred Skills:

  • Proficiency in common pediatric dental procedures: pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns, strip crowns, composite fillings, and space maintainers
  • Comfortable working with nitrous oxide and general anesthesia cases
  • Ability to treat Medicaid patients
  • Familiarity with Dentrix EMR
  • Oral sedation with Versed is preferred, but not required

Ideal Candidate:

  • Confident and competent in all aspects of pediatric dental care
  • Must be able to work independently in both clinic and OR settings
  • Reliable, punctual, and committed for the full term of the assignment

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