Dentist (Endodontics)

Indian Health Service • Whiteriver, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The position is a clinical specialist in Endodontics in the Dental Department of the Whiteriver Service Unit in Whiteriver, Arizona. The dentist provides dental services to the designated population in accordance with Indian Health Service policies. The work includes diagnosing conditions using patient histories, radiographs, examinations, diagnostic models, and other appropriate tests; providing endodontic restoration for teeth affected by severe and rampant caries, periodontal disease, and trauma; and providing emergency treatment for trauma, pain, and infection. The dentist also participates in developing and implementing continuing education courses for the IHS dental program and provides technical guidance to service-unit dentists on developing and operating direct and contract endodontic programs.

The position requires a DMD or DDS from an appropriately accredited school, passage of the National Board Dental Examinations, and a current, full, unrestricted dental license in a U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants must be able to distinguish shades of color and meet the experience and grade-level requirements, including the stated GS-13 residency or specialized-experience pathway. The selected individual must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges and comply with applicable IHS immunization requirements. The work involves walking, sitting, standing, reaching, and bending while assessing and treating patients.

Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a school approved by the ADA, CODA, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education when the degree was obtained.
• Passed the National Board Dental Examinations.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Ability to distinguish shades of color.
• At least one full year of qualifying professional dentistry experience equivalent to the next lower grade level for GS-12 and above assignments.
• For GS-13, completion of at least a three-year residency in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science; or at least three years of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and/or qualifying training.
• For specialty qualification, experience, education, board certification, and/or training must establish specialist status in Endodontics.
• Obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including applicable licensure requirements.
• Comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy if duties require work in an IHS healthcare facility.
• Meet federal employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship, Selective Service registration when applicable, E-Verify, background investigation, financial suitability review, and required identification.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a three-year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science, as one of the GS-13 qualification pathways.
• At least three years of specialized endodontic experience or qualifying training, as an alternative GS-13 qualification pathway.
• Experience managing medically and mentally compromised patients, including geriatric patients and those with systemic disease.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams while independently managing complex specialty cases and complying with infection-control standards.
• Submission of transcripts or a course list with the application is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose dental conditions using patient histories, radiographs, examinations, diagnostic models, and other appropriate tests.
• Provide endodontic restoration for teeth affected by severe and rampant caries, periodontal disease, and trauma to the oral cavity and supporting structures.
• Provide emergency treatment for trauma, pain, and infection.
• Participate in developing and implementing continuing education courses for the IHS dental program.
• Provide technical guidance to service-unit dentists in developing and operating direct and contract endodontic programs.
• Obtain and maintain required medical staff clinical privileges.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Annual leave accrual based on federal service; newly appointed employees may receive credit for directly related prior non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining leave accrual rate.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Potential student loan repayment opportunities through IHS, NHSC, or HRSA; these are separate competitive programs subject to hiring priorities and funding.

What This Job Offers

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