Dentist

Summary :

About This Opportunity : Sign-On Bonus Comprehensive Benefits Package Location and Lifestyle : Live and work on the scenic Navajo Reservation, surrounded by national parks, forests, and breathtaking canyon landscapes. Enjoy day trips to nearby ski areas. The vibrant community of Tuba City offers a culturally rich environment and the chance to build a rewarding career in an underserved area. Convenient access to the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Snowbowl ski area, and Las Vegas. Endless opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and skiing. Experience an excellent work-life balance with a close-knit, collaborative professional staff. Tuba City is a unique and diverse community, serving the Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute tribes. This cultural richness is further enhanced by the presence of Anglo, Hispanic, and African American professionals in the hospital and school systems, creating a welcoming and diverse environment.

The incumbent will be a first line treating dentist within the clinics of the dental program. Performs a full range of professional dental duties in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative, or preventive measures. Provides routine and emergent dental for both pediatric and adult Native American population. Must be willing to participate in Quality Assurance activities, and any other administrative activities when called upon (i.e., Committee involvement).

Duties :

Performing oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity, and diagnosis of pathological and irregular condition. Performing restoration of simple and compound cavities with standard dental materials (cement, amalgam, composite resin, etc.) Administering local anesthesia. Performing both non-surgical and surgical extractions of teeth. Scaling of calculus, and curettage. Treating dental and periodontal infections. Recognizing symptoms of systemic diseases and referring cases for medical diagnosis Performing alveolectomy in connection with fitting of dentures or other appliance, or other dental procedures Responsible for scheduling and completing specialty prosthodontic procedures that he / she has obligated to do Must be willing and able to perform public health dentistry (ie. stainless steel crowns on primary teeth, CPA's on root canal-treated teeth, etc) Must be willing to treat patients of all ages, medically compromised patients, and physically and mentally challenged patients. Must have basic computer skills to complete administrative tasks May be required to participate in committee involvement or be assigned administrative duties (ie. quality assurance activities, teaching Dental assistants, etc) Will work with Electronic Dental Record (EDR) and Employee Health Record (EHR) programs; training will be provided Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role Ensure proper PPE is always worn while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator or higher, if available), and eye or face shield. Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (see CDC website for most current updates) Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee and external customer satisfaction.

Qualifications :

Education / Experience : Must possess a D.D.S. or D.M.D. from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. License : Must have current, full, and unrestricted dental license to practice dentistry in a state, territory or commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Certifications : Must have and maintain a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) throughout employment. Credentialing : Must be a credentialed member of the TCRHCC Medical Staff

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