Govt. Health - Staff Dentist - Open Until Filled

Sault Tribe - Manistique, MI

Manistique, MI

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Staff Dentist, under the direction of the Dental Director or Solo Chief Dentist, is responsible for the direct delivery of dental care. This position involves providing comprehensive dental services to patients, including examinations, treatment planning, and various dental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct dental care for patients.
• Conducts dental examinations and determines treatment plan for patients.
• Provides diagnostic, preventative, restorative, endodontic, periodontic, 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.
• All other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced training in general dentistry including diagnostic, preventive, restorative, endodontic, periodontic, prosthodontics, surgical, interceptive-orthodontic, and adjunctive general services.
• Knowledge of Indian Health Service (IHS) and ADA Dental Guidelines and Standards of Care.
• Native American preferred.

Benefits

• Personal protection equipment provided by employer including gloves, gowns, laboratory coats, face shields, masks, eye protection, mouth pieces, resuscitation bags, ventilation devices and other equipment as needed.