Dentist

Indian Health Service • Laguna, NM

144d

About The Position

Exciting opportunity for tribal 638 dental clinic. Generous benefits including 100% paid for single coverage for medical, dental, vision, life/disability, 5% 401(k) match and eligible for loan repayment.

Requirements

• One (1) year of professional clinical experience as a Dentist. Experience working in Native American or underserved community preferred.
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Medicine from accredited post-secondary institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Current, active, full and unrestricted license as a Dentist from any state or the District of Columbia.
• Current DEA License
• Current BLS or ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in Native American or underserved community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine dental examinations of patients with the evaluation of symptoms to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
• Monitor patients' conditions, progress or response to treatment and reevaluate treatment plans as necessary.
• Perform dental procedures and refer patients for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Provide and manage direct patient care of patients of all ages, including intraoral and extraoral examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
• Collaborate with dental hygienists, dental assistants and administrative staff to ensure efficient, patient-centered care.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed intraoral conditions.
• Explain dental procedures and provide education of proposed treatment plan(s) to patients and family members.
• Promote preventive dental care and educate patients on oral hygiene, disease prevention and health-related conditions.
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Provide health and wellness advice to patients or caregivers.
• Maintain accurate, complete and timely electronic dental records in accordance with HIPAA, clinic protocols and billing protocols.
• Prepare official health documents and patient records with proper and ethical coding necessary for billing of all services provided.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results in consultation with patient, family members or other medical professionals.
• Ensure the quality of the dental program and participate in work teams by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Participate in community outreach programs, student/school screenings and oral health education initiatives.
• Recommend and assist with the design of dental program.
• Provide clinical advice in program and resource development, grant funding and coordination.
• Advise community regarding dental health and safety issues.
• May prepare reports which include disease statistics or medical status of individuals or other required information.
• Ensure personal and professional compliance with all applicable federal, state, tribal and local rules and regulations, AAAHC (Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Healthcare) and infection control standards.

Benefits

• 100% paid for single coverage for medical, dental, vision, life/disability
• 5% 401(k) match
• Eligible for loan repayment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees