Dentist

Summary :

The Dentist is responsible for carrying out the contracted responsibilities of providing dental care services to the Native American population residing in the service area of the Klamath Tribes. These duties include serving as a direct provider of dental services at the Klamath Tribes Dental Clinic. Routine duties shall include providing health care related services to individuals eligible for services provided by Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services in homes, schools, clinics, alternate job sites and other community locations within the Klamath Tribes' Service Unit.

More info about area :

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Job Announcement Flyer :

Dentist- 10-23.pdf [pdf - 238.62 KB]

Duties :

1.Provide dental services of a scope, quality and quantity consistent with PL-638 program standards and policies. 2.Develop and implement dental care plans; instruct and counsel patients; record patient progress. 3.Coordinate dental services / activities with contract dentists. 4.Maintain files, develop and follow through on treatment plans within Tribal Health guidelines. 5.Provide Dental Clinic reports, documents, statistical surveys and other required data. 6.Participate in the development of dental clinic policies & procedures. Adhere to dental policies including Quality Improvement and HIPAA regulations. 7.Increase third party revenue through patient care, proper documentation, planning and management of dental clinic resources. 8.Collaborate with other Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services programs to identify clients' needs and to develop plans to meet those needs. 9.Work with Dental Clinic Director to develop an appropriate Dental Budget. 10.Advise the Dental Clinic Director on dental health issues / concerns affecting patient care. 11.Like all employees of the Klamath Tribes, the incumbent will be called upon to accomplish other tasks that may not be directly related to this position, but are integral to the Klamath Tribes' broader functions, including but not limited to, assisting during Tribal sponsored cultural, traditional, or community events that enable the successful operation of programs and practices of The Klamath Tribes as aligned with The Klamath Tribes' Mission Statement. Some of these tasks may be scheduled outside of regular work hours, if necessary.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications : Failure to comply with minimum position requirements may result in termination of employment.

• REQUIRED to possess and maintain a State License as a Dentist. (For out of state applicants; Oregon Licensure required within 120 days of hire. Must submit copy of Licensure with application.)
• REQUIRED Two (2) years of professional dentistry experience and / or training; OR superior academic ability defined as that demonstrated by an intern, who on the basis of an evaluation of all interns who have completed training in the same hospital or in the same kind of internship program over the past five (5) years, would fall into the upper half of the group.
• REQUIRED to acquire and maintain BLS certification within 180 days of hire; strongly recommend certification within 90 days of hire, probationary period will be extended for a maximum of 180 days pending certification.
• REQUIRED to submit to annual TB skin testing and adhere to KTHFS staff immunization policy in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control immunization recommendations for healthcare workers.
• REQUIRED to submit to a background and character investigation, as per Tribal policy. Following hire must immediately report to Human Resource any citation, arrest, conviction for a misdemeanor or felony crime.
• REQUIRED to accept the responsibility of a Mandatory Reporter in accordance with the Klamath Tribes Juvenile Ordinance Title 2, Chapter 15.64 and General Council Resolution #2005 003, all Tribal staff are considered mandatory reporters.
• REQUIRED to be free from exclusion from providing Federal health care benefits including Medicare and Medicaid as per the Federal OIG and GSA exclusion lists.

Work Type : Permanent, Full

Who May Apply?

All Groups of Qualified Individuals