Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
Overview
Join Our Team as an Oral Surgeon — Transform Lives Through Healing, Precision, and Heart. Location: Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), Tacoma, WA. Schedule: Part-Time (0.1 - 0.2 FTE), Non-Exempt. Hiring Range: $160 - $200 per hour. Position Close Date: October 24, 2025.
At the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority, we’re a community dedicated to wellness, resilience, and cultural strength. As an Oral Surgeon, you’ll provide exceptional, culturally grounded care that honors tradition and promotes holistic well-being for every patient who walks through our doors.
What You’ll Do
Deliver professional oral surgery services, including pre- and post-operative care.
Administer sedation (nitrous oxide, moderate, or deep) within PTHA policy guidelines.
Provide urgent care for dental emergencies such as pain, bleeding, and swelling.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and patient education.
Supervise and mentor dental assistants chair-side.
Accurately document patient care in the Electronic Health Record system.
Support quality assurance, accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts.
Contribute to staff training, development, and education initiatives.
What You Bring
Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry and completion of an Oral Surgery Residency Program.
Current WA State Dentist license and DEA registration.
National Provider Identifier (NPI) and current BLS and ACLS certification.
Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Commitment to ethical standards, patient confidentiality, and cultural humility.
Why PTHA? We are more than a clinic — we’re a culturally grounded, patient-first health and wellness center serving the Indigenous community. We value teamwork, integrity, and community well-being. Here, your work has meaning.
Work in a mission-driven, accredited organization
Serve a close-knit patient population in an urban reservation setting
Enjoy opportunities for professional development and training
Experience a strong support system and inclusive team culture
Perks Of The Role
Make a Real Impact – Connect patients with timely, life-changing care
Meaningful Mission – Contribute to the overall wellness of a tribally operated health organization
Competitive Compensation – Salary reflects expertise and impact
Supportive Team Culture – Collaborative and inclusive environment
Cultural Enrichment – Values Indigenous traditions and cultural sensitivity
Stability & Impact – Part of a long-standing, accredited institution
In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job-related factors.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Application close date and location details are provided above. If you’re ready to bring your oral surgery expertise to a setting where your work makes a genuine difference, apply today and become part of a team where healing is both a skill and a calling.
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At the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority, we’re a community dedicated to wellness, resilience, and cultural strength. As an Oral Surgeon, you’ll provide exceptional, culturally grounded care that honors tradition and promotes holistic well-being for every patient who walks through our doors.
What You’ll Do
Deliver professional oral surgery services, including pre- and post-operative care.
Administer sedation (nitrous oxide, moderate, or deep) within PTHA policy guidelines.
Provide urgent care for dental emergencies such as pain, bleeding, and swelling.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and patient education.
Supervise and mentor dental assistants chair-side.
Accurately document patient care in the Electronic Health Record system.
Support quality assurance, accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts.
Contribute to staff training, development, and education initiatives.
What You Bring
Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry and completion of an Oral Surgery Residency Program.
Current WA State Dentist license and DEA registration.
National Provider Identifier (NPI) and current BLS and ACLS certification.
Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Commitment to ethical standards, patient confidentiality, and cultural humility.
Why PTHA? We are more than a clinic — we’re a culturally grounded, patient-first health and wellness center serving the Indigenous community. We value teamwork, integrity, and community well-being. Here, your work has meaning.
Work in a mission-driven, accredited organization
Serve a close-knit patient population in an urban reservation setting
Enjoy opportunities for professional development and training
Experience a strong support system and inclusive team culture
Perks Of The Role
Make a Real Impact – Connect patients with timely, life-changing care
Meaningful Mission – Contribute to the overall wellness of a tribally operated health organization
Competitive Compensation – Salary reflects expertise and impact
Supportive Team Culture – Collaborative and inclusive environment
Cultural Enrichment – Values Indigenous traditions and cultural sensitivity
Stability & Impact – Part of a long-standing, accredited institution
In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job-related factors.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Application close date and location details are provided above. If you’re ready to bring your oral surgery expertise to a setting where your work makes a genuine difference, apply today and become part of a team where healing is both a skill and a calling.
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