DENTIST

Tule River Indian Health Center Inc•Porterville, CA

2d•$180,000 - $214,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Dentistry is the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (nonsurgical, surgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and/or the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the on the human body; provided by the dentist, within the scope of his/her education, training and experience, in accordance with the ethics of the profession and applicable law.

Requirements

Essential dental office operations (including planning, organizing, scheduling patients, treatments, team position duties, laboratory communications, third-party revenue generators such as insurance and medi-cal).
Create a comfortable “dental home” for patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds.
Meet or exceed the standard of care outlined by dental department Policy & Procedure, Standard Operating Procedures, IHS guidelines, HIPAA, OSHA, MSDS (material safety data sheet) Hazard Communication, and Dental Director directives.
Efficient and effective computer software skills for Microsoft Office and DENTRIX office management.
Strong work ethic in establishing and meeting personal goals and objectives in an ethical manner.
Relate in a positive manner to team members, other employees, patients and guests.
Manage medical emergencies in the dental office using 911, oxygen, the medical emergency kit and teamwork.
Assist handling of other emergencies if needed, such as fire, flood, natural disaster, poisoning, rescue efforts with the medical department and/ or other agencies.
Accept Dental Director or other responsibilities on a temporary basis from time to time as delineated by Dental Director.
Successful completion of four-year American College Degree (B.A., B.S.) or equivalent degree from an acceptable foreign school.
Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree (DDS or DMD) from an American school, or equivalent degree from an acceptable foreign dental school.
Three (3) or more consecutive years as a General Dentist in a clinical setting seeing patients.
Maintain continuing dental education for successful California state license renewal.
Maintain California dental and DEA licenses, and CPR certificate at the BCLS level.
Three (3) positive character references from professional, business, or if needed personal sources.
Pass pre-employment and random drug & alcohol tests.
Pass pre-employment physical.
Pass Background check.
Be lawfully eligible to obtain work in the United States.
Diploma or equivalent from an accredited and accepted dental school.
Current and unrestricted license to practice dentistry, issued by the Dental Board of California.
A current and unrestricted DEA license.
A current California driver’s license and a good driving record.
Current CPR at the BCLS level or optional ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).

Nice To Haves

Preference in hiring is given to qualified American Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 & 473). Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit Indian verification, certified by Tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care for our patients according to current Indian Health Service (IHS) guidelines, HIPAA, and OSHA requirements.
Follow Policy & Procedure, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Employee Handbook.
Participate in general staff meetings, in-service and trainings of the Health Center.
Observe existing dental department Policy & Procedure and participate in updating the same.
Participate in team meetings, peer review, quality assurance (QA), quality improvement (QI), customer satisfaction surveys, and other customer service or department enhancing activities.
Promote the Tule River Indian Health Center Dental department by every ethical means.
Promote and improve customer service to patients, team members, and guests.
Promote Third party revenue from patients, grants, or other sources.
Travel at times for acquiring continuing education or participation in community projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.