What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist position at Feather River Tribal Health?
Our organization is pleased to announce the following job opening. Contact our Administration department at 2145 5th Avenue for a job description and application (completed application is required). For additional information call the Personnel Department at: (530) 534-5394. http://www.frth.org
POSITION SUMMARY:
This individual is responsible for the provision of quality dental services to the patients of the organization. The dentist also assists in the development and maintenance of the quality assurance process for the Dental Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide direct dental services and referrals within the priorities established for the program by IHS and the Organization’s policies to the patients of the agency.
- Assist with the development and implementation of periodontal therapy for all patients.
- Assist the Dental Director to develop, review, revise and implement the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the Dental Department consistent with Organizational philosophy, goals and objectives.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with ancillary dental providers and services within the community.
- Develop, with other dental providers, levels of care to be use as a quality of service assessment tool.
- Work with other Organizational staff in the development and provision of dental education for staff and patients.
- Assist the Dental Director in the development of standards and procedures that will enable the Organization to meet accreditation requirements.
- Check and approve all auxiliary personnel patient functions prior to dismissal of patient from office.
- Provide the highest quality of care utilizing the resources of the Organization in the most prudent manner.
- Record patient visits in a timely manner utilizing a uniform accepted format.
- Participates in continuing education on a regular basis to enrich skills and knowledge to provide progressive professional development and maintain certification.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of an accredited Dental School.
- Current California State Dentist license or, if Federal employee, meets the licensing requirements for Federal employment as a dentist.
- Minimum of one (1) years experience in private or clinical practice.
- Current radiation certificate or compliance; DEA license and number, and CPR certification.
NOTE: Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID - 19 vaccine before date of hire to be considered for employment.
PLEASE NOTE: Indian Preference applies if proof is attached to your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Graduate of an accredited Dental School
Experience:
- Private or Clinical Dental Practice: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CA State Dental License (Preferred)
- Radiation Certificate (Preferred)
- DEA License (Preferred)
- CPR Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: One location