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Summary
This position is a Dentist located at the Naytahwaush Health Center in Naytahwaush, MN. The position reports to the Chief Dentist or Designee.
This is an Open Continuous Announcement; applications will be referred when vacancies occur.
Frequent travel to the White Earth Service unit to complete dental tasks may be required.
Duties
- Performs all facets of general dentistry on patients of all ages.
- Manages significantly medically-compromised patients, consulting with physicians and specialists as necessary.
- Performs thorough documentation in medical and dental electronic health records.
- Keeps abreast of current standards of care by attending in-person CDE courses annually and completing online trainings and webinars.
- Evaluates dental assistant's performance and provides real-time feedback; performs competencies and performance evaluations.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must pass pre-employment examination.
- Subject to a probationary period.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must have a viable bank account for direct deposit.
- Must not have been convicted of certain crimes related to contact with Indian children.
- Measles and Rubella immunization required for those born after 1957; seasonal influenza immunization required for all staff.
- COVID-19 vaccination required prior to entry on duty.
- Frequent travel to White Earth Service unit may be required.
- Must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges.
- Successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Background Investigation
Pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation are required. Continued employment depends on the outcome of these checks.
Qualifications
This is an open continuous announcement; applications are accepted throughout the year and considered as vacancies occur. Your resume will be retained for three months.
To qualify, your experience and/or education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Basic Requirements
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from an accredited school.
- Passed the National Board Dental Examinations and hold a current, unrestricted dental license.
Experience
One or more full years of professional dentistry experience at the GS-12 level or above, involving evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral diseases.
Additional Requirements for GS-12
Completion of a 2-year residency or equivalent experience/training.
Education
Must submit transcripts or course list; only degrees from accredited institutions are credited.
Additional Information
- COVID-19 vaccination required or approved exemption.
- Additional selection may occur within 90 days.
- Federal benefits and leave accrue as per regulations.
- Promotion potential to GS-12; promotion at management's discretion.