Clinic Dentist — Community Health & Training Leader

Karuk Tribe Of California; Medford (OR); In loco; USD 180.000 - 200.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Karuk Tribe of California invites applications for a Clinic Dentist who will provide comprehensive dental care to patients in the tribally administered health program at Happy Camp, CA. The Dentist will diagnose, treat, document, and coordinate preventive care while adhering to HIPAA and tribe policies.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, CQI participation, and collaboration with health committees. Travel may be required to support community health initiatives.

Competenze

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Native American youth and family members in culturally diverse environments.
• Ability to manage time well and work under stressful conditions with composure.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Mansioni

• Provide direction of dental services including development of protocols, standard procedures, and management of all patient related activities.
• Display age-specific competencies in working with all age groups.
• Participate in reviewing the dental policy and procedure manual annually.
• Supervise dental auxiliary staff.
• Coordinate and monitor assigned dental CQI activities and report as directed.
• Report as required by Tribal, Federal, State, County, and Local regulations.
• Present patients their dental treatment plan(s) and/or treatment options, including financial responsibilities.
• Provide dental advice to health committees, and attend required meetings or functions as requested.
• Assist the dental staff in the development and training of educational programs for staff and patients; train as required or requested.
• Provide dental services and other health care-related services in homes, schools, clinics, job sites, and other community locations within the Karuk Tribes Service Area.
• Be available for local and out-of-area travel as required for job-related training, and comply with reporting requirements as appropriate.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Communication

Time management

Cultural sensitivity

Formazione

DDS or DMD

CA license eligibility/DEA registration

Descrizione del lavoro

The Karuk Tribe of California invites applications for a Clinic Dentist who will provide comprehensive dental care to patients in the tribally administered health program at Happy Camp, CA. The Dentist will diagnose, treat, document, and coordinate preventive care while adhering to HIPAA and tribe policies.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, CQI participation, and collaboration with health committees. Travel may be required to support community health initiatives.