Deputy Director of Dental Services

Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health • Rapid City, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional dental care to Oyáte Health Center patients and supports Dental Services operations by assisting the Director of Dental Services with delegated tasks and serving as a designated backup when the Director is unavailable. Ensures continuity of patient care while adhering to established clinical protocols, policies, and workflows. This position functions in a supporting and backup capacity to the Director of Dental Services and does not share or assume ongoing leadership responsibility for the dental program. All administrative, operational, and supervisory authority remains with the Director of Dental Services, except when temporarily and specifically delegated.

Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental school.
• Active, unrestricted dental license eligible for practice.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a practicing dentist.
• Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment.
• Jobs require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.
• This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a community health, tribal health, or integrated care setting.
• Prior experience providing coverage or backup support for clinical leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct dental care to patients, including diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and conditions of the teeth, gums, and related oral structures, consistent with licensure and scope of practice.
• Participate in comprehensive, whole-person care models and collaborate with medical and behavioral health providers as appropriate.
• Ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with established clinical standards, infection control procedures, and organizational policies.
• Serve as the clinical backup to the Director of Dental Services during absences or when coverage is needed to maintain continuity of care.
• Assist the Director with delegated administrative or coordination tasks, such as clinical scheduling support, documentation review, or participation in meetings when requested.
• Support implementation of existing dental workflows, protocols, and initiatives as directed by the Director.
• Assist with clinic operations troubleshooting and patient access issues when assigned.
• Work collaboratively with dental assistants, hygienists, clinic management, and interdisciplinary teams to support smooth clinic operations.
• Communicate operational or clinical concerns to the Director of Dental Services for review and resolution.
• Provide professional input when requested; does not independently establish policy, procedures, or operational changes.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, tribal, and organizational regulations, including HIPAA requirements.
• Maintain required licensure, credentials, and continuing education.
• Adhere to GPTLHB values, Core Connections principles, and customer service standards.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Director of Dental Services.

Benefits

• Tribal preference laws are followed.
• Preference given to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non-native candidates in hiring decisions, if all other qualifications are equal.

What This Job Offers

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