Sault Tribe-posted 2 months ago
Manistique, MI
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

The Staff Dentist, under the direction of the Dental Director or Solo Chief Dentist, is responsible for the direct delivery of dental care. This includes providing direct dental care for patients, conducting dental examinations, determining treatment plans, and providing a range of dental services including diagnostic, preventative, restorative, endodontic, periodontics, prosthodontics, surgical, interceptive-orthodontic, and adjunct general services. The Staff Dentist will also refer patients to specialty and generalist care as needed, coordinate Purchased Referred Care referrals for eligible patients, and supervise the dental clinic in the absence of the Dental Director/Deputy Dental Director or Chief Solo Dentist. Participation in clinic committee meetings and quality assurance programs is also expected, along with assisting in setting goals for the dental clinic.

  • Provides direct dental care for patients.
  • Conducts dental examinations and determines treatment plans for patients.
  • Provides diagnostic, preventative, restorative, endodontic, periodontics, prosthodontics, surgical, interceptive-orthodontic, and adjunct general services for patients.
  • Refers patients to specialty and generalist care as needed.
  • Coordinates Purchased Referred Care referrals for eligible patients.
  • Follows Privacy Act Guidelines.
  • Supervises dental clinic in the absence of the Dental Director/Deputy Dental Director or Chief Solo Dentist.
  • Attends clinic committee meetings.
  • Participates in quality assurance program.
  • Assists in setting goals for the dental clinic.
  • Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Doctor of Dental Science (DDS) or Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) required.
  • Doctor of Dental Science (DDS) or Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) experience preferred.
  • Must have and maintain current Michigan Dental License and Drug Enforcement Agency License (DEA).
  • Must procure a dental license within a specified time frame if not currently licensed.
  • Must undergo and successfully pass a background check.
  • Must maintain a good moral character standing.
  • Must complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.
  • Advanced training in general dentistry including diagnostic, preventive, restorative, endodontic, periodontics, prosthodontics, surgical, interceptive-orthodontic, and adjunctive general services.
  • Knowledge of general dentistry, personnel management and supervision principles.
  • Knowledge of dental quality assurance principles.
  • Knowledge of Indian Health Service (IHS) and ADA Dental Guidelines and Standards of Care.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle difficult situations.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Native American preferred.
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