Job Title: Contract General Dentist
Location: Availability at multiple IHS facilities
- Whiteriver, AZ
- Parker, AZ
Responsibilities
- Provide dental services including exams, restorative treatments, oral health education, and preventive care.
- Diagnose and treat patients within professional scope and IHS standards.
- Assist in patient care processes, ensuring adherence to safety, infection control, and IHS standards.
- Complete and maintain patient records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Electronic Dental Record (EDR).
- Comply with Joint Commission and CMS standards in a culturally competent manner.
- Participate in quality assurance activities and adhere to IHS and service unit policies.
Qualifications
- DMD or DDS from a CODA-accredited institution.
- Unrestricted any state dental license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in general dentistry.
Requirements
- Background check and character investigation as per the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
- Credentialing and fingerprinting required before starting.
- Ability to work in Remote Areas and travel if necessary, with weather-related travel challenges expected at some locations.
Work Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, with some locations requiring flexibility for longer shifts.