Dentist

Summary :

Under the direction and supervision of the Health Administrator, the Dentist will provide and deliver general dentistry services at the ANAV Tribal Health Clinic (ATHC) of the Quartz Valley Indian Reservation (QVIR). These services will be provided in a manner consistent with guidelines established by the ATHC, as well as State, Federal, and Tribal funding sources.

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Job Announcement Flyer :

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Duties :

Primarily focuses on patient care; It is understood that the Dental Department is a primary care provider to the American Indian population of Siskiyou County service area and as such, duties and responsibilities shall include the following : 1. Oral prophylaxis. 2. Periodontics. 3. Diagnosis and treatment planning. 4. Prevention and education. 5. Emergency care (as defined in the Policy & Procedure manual under "Dental Emergencies"). 6. Restorative and cosmetic dental procedures. 7. Prosthetics. 8. Referrals for specialty care as required. 9. Referrals to other health center departments as necessary. 10. Oral surgery. 11. Endodontics. 12. Displays age-specific competence working with :

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School Age
• Adolescents
• Early Adult
• Young Adult
• Middle Adult
• Geriatric 13. Responsible for participation in the maintenance of cooperation, communication, and good morale among all members of the Dental Department while monitoring the quality assurance. 14. Must adhere to confidentiality and HIPAA policies. 15. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test and be willing to submit to a criminal background check. 16. Other duties as assigned by the Health Administrator.

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functional. Education and / or Experience : Minimum of two years professional experience in dentistry : Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) or Doctor of Medical Dentistry (D.M.D.) required; knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of dentistry. Special knowledge in the prevention aspects of oral health and its related techniques and procedure and experience in understanding of oral health education methods is helpful.

Work Type : Permanent, Full

Who May Apply?

All Groups of Qualified Individuals

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