Dentist-scholars and loan repayment/great benefits/integrated dental care in university town located 90 min from Seattle

Welcome to Community Health of Central WA, where we all work together to provide the people in our region access to affordable and appropriate healthcare through our services and education.  Founded by our Family Medicine Residency program (CWFM) in 1993, CHCW has grown into an integrated health care model to include full spectrum primary care, pediatric, senior residential care, behavioral and addiction care, and dental serving the Yakima and Kittitas Counties at multiple sites.

Our Clinics and Services/Programs

• Central Washington Family Medicine Residency
• Central Washington Family Medicine
• Yakima Pediatrics
• Naches Medical Clinic
• Community Health of Central Washington - Ellensburg
• Highland Clinic
• Ellensburg Dental Care
• Senior and Residential Care
• Senior Smiles
• Connect (Opioid Dependency Treatment)
• Primary Care Behavioral Health

Who We Are

CHCW is committed to attract and retain a diverse staff.  We honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.  Together, with our community, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Our opportunities center around a philosophy of teaching, mission driven teams, PCMH level 3, updated clinical settings, and positive attitudes.  We welcome you to join our family-like environment where work is rewarding and fun!

Practice Highlights at our Ellensburg Dental Care Clinic

• DDS or DMD to provide general, comprehensive, and preventative dentistry services.
• Join a highly collegial team of Dental Providers serving an ethnically diverse patient population in a rural University town.
• Integrated services and access to onsite Medical, BH, Addiction Medicine, Pharmacy, WIC, First Steps.
• Expected minimum encounters of 16+ per day after ramp-up.
• Flexible 4/10 schedule.
• Working with, and sensitive to a marginalized patient population in a FQHC/CHC setting would be a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish would be a plus.
• EMR: WISDOM

Total Rewards

• Excellent full benefit package includes M/D/V/RX/AD&D/L/LTD/HSA, retirement, voluntary benefits, FTCA malpractice coverage.
• Generous PTO, EIT, and 9 paid holidays.
• CDE time and allowances.
• Student Loan Repayment Programs and qualified site for NHSC Scholars.
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses.
• Visa sponsorships available.
• Base Salary: $170k-$180K includes differential, experience and eligibility for additional productivity incentives.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited Dental School.
• WA License or the ability to obtain a WA license.
• DEA certificate.
• Prefer a minimum of 12 months of post-graduate experience.
• Great peer references and in good standing.
• Approved for credentialing with Medicaid, and health plans.

• Central WA location has over 300 days of sunshine with 4 mild yet distinctive seasons.
• Area known for its outdoor recreation including fishing, camping, skiing, hunting, hiking, biking, farmers market, galleries, museums, shops, restaurants, drive up espresso stands, beer festivals, and live music events.
• Home to Central Washington University.
• Vibrant arts and culture community.
• 90 minutes to Seattle, 150 minutes to Spokane.
• Ellensburg Rodeo. (“America’s Top 10 Rodeos!”)