Description

Job Title:         Dentist

Division:          Clinical Services  

Section:           Dental Department

Location:         Humboldt & Del Norte Counties assigned site 

Shift:                Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, with the possibility of evening and weekends  
Report To:       Dental Director

Salary Grade:  Dentist I: C6

                         Dentist II: C7

                         Dentist III: C8

                         Dentist IV: C9

FLSA Status:    Exempt

Approved On: December 6, 2022

SUMMARY:

UIHS Dentists Provide comprehensive dental care services to clients of United Indian Health Services (UIHS).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Must be willing to learn more about the American Indian culture and attend at least one Cultural Presentation/Training per year. 
• Performs clinical dental services for clients which include examinations and treatment planning, oral cancer screenings, dental restorations including amalgams, composites, crown and bridges, pit and fissure sealants, extractions, root canal therapy, minor oral surgeries, periodontal treatments, full and partial denture construction, routine and emergency dental services and other required procedures.
• Administers and prescribes medications, anesthetics, and medicaments. 
• Oversees training of dental support staff at orientation and staff meetings.
• Assists in development and implementation of clinic policies and procedures. 
• Responsible for patient referrals to appropriate UIHS clinic sections internally and providers/specialists externally. 
• Attends section meetings and other meetings as assigned. 
• Travels to satellite facilities to complete dental tasks as assigned. 
• Maintains a professional, organized, clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards. 
• Assists in development of policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the Dental Services Section as directed. 
• Performs all duties in accordance with the UIHS Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  
• Assists in the interviewing, hiring, and training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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 the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Educational degrees must be from a US Department of Education accredited school.

Dentist I:

• Graduation with a DDS or DMD from a dental school accredited by the American Association of Dental Education Dentist II – In addition to above-stated duties:
• Post-doctorate education/experience to include completion of an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) or General Practice Residency (GPR) program and/or
• Full-time post-doctoral clinical dentistry experience greater than two (2) years. Dentist III – In addition to above-stated duties:
• Greater than five (5) years of full-time post-doctoral clinical dentistry experience. Dentist IV – In addition to above-stated duties:
• Greater than eight (8) years of full-time post-doctoral clinical dentistry experience or
• Completion of Master’s degree in any of the approved dental specialties deemed important to better serve UIHS clients.

COMPUTER OPERATIONS:

• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in any state.
• Must possess and maintain a valid American Heart Association BLS certification. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid DEA certificate.
• Must meet all other requirements for clinical staff membership as outlined in the UIHS Clinical Staff Bylaws Shall possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to be covered by agency's vehicle insurance and provide proof of valid private vehicle coverage.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of modern dentistry and of prevention of dental diseases.
• Knowledge of the structure and function of community health centers.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to dentistry, community health centers, and public dental health.
• Skills in the performance of dental treatments.
• Skills in communicating effectively with clients and their families.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, dental clients, and the community.
• Ability to work with Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Ability to operate and maintain standard dental equipment.
• Must be able to work with AI/AN people and be sensitive to their culture.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

N  (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O  (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT: 

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept this position and agree to abide by the requirements set forth and will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability. 

United Indian Health Services, Inc. (UIHS) has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by UIHS as deemed appropriate. I further understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment can be terminated at-will by the facility or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice.

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