Dentist

Feather River Tribal Health, Inc. • Oroville, CA

2d • $97 - $107

About The Position

This individual provides quality dental services to the organization’s patients and assists in developing and maintaining the Dental Department’s quality assurance process. The Dentist works within program priorities established by IHS and organizational policies, collaborates with the Dental Director and other providers, supports dental education and accreditation readiness, and uses organizational resources prudently. The role also includes timely patient documentation, continuing education, staff training, meetings, and other department duties as needed.

The work involves direct patient care in a dental setting. Physical demands include regularly using hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching, and talking and hearing within normal range; frequent standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing; and regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. The position is described as physically and emotionally challenging, with time constraints, emotional stress, and exposure to body fluids and viruses. The work environment regularly includes odors and airborne particles, and noise is usually moderate. The organization is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and requires drug testing at hire and upon reasonable suspicion after hire.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited dental school.
• Current California State Dentist license, or, for a Federal employee, meeting Federal dentist licensing requirements.
• At least one year of experience in private or clinical practice.
• Current radiation certificate or compliance.
• DEA license and number.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and productively and practice independently in a challenging work environment.
• Ability to deal effectively with patients, clients, staff, Board members, community members, and visitors in person and by telephone.
• Awareness, sensitivity, and appreciation of Native American culture, traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs.
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete assigned projects efficiently and on time.
• Ability to be prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
• Sound maturity, judgment, experience, and confidence.
• Ability to plan and execute work, seek and use supervision and consultation, exercise good judgment, and work productively with individuals and professional and community groups.
• Regular ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
• Ability to manage time constraints and emotional stress and work with exposure to body fluids and viruses.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct dental services and referrals to agency patients in accordance with program priorities and organizational policies.
• Assist with developing and implementing periodontal therapy for patients.
• Assist the Dental Director in developing, reviewing, revising, and implementing the Dental Department’s philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with ancillary dental providers and community services.
• Develop levels of care with other dental providers for use as a quality-of-service assessment tool.
• Work with organizational staff to develop and provide dental education for staff and patients.
• Assist the Dental Director in developing standards and procedures to meet accreditation requirements.
• Check and approve auxiliary personnel’s patient functions before patients are dismissed from the office.
• Provide high-quality care while using organizational resources prudently.
• Record patient visits promptly using a uniform accepted format.
• Participate regularly in continuing education to develop skills and knowledge and maintain certification.
• Set measurable goals and objectives with the supervisor at hire, and participate in monitoring and performance review processes.
• Attend staff training and meetings as required.
• Learn and implement evolving electronic health record functions.
• Assist with other department duties as needed.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage beginning the month after hire for Self, Self + One, and Self + Family tiers.
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision coverage for employee-only coverage; additional family coverage is available at a competitive rate.
• 401(k) plan available immediately upon hire with a 3.5% employer match.
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees, with options to purchase additional coverage.
• Vacation accrual begins on the first day, up to 120 hours annually.
• Loan repayment assistance available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree