Clinic Dentist -Happy Camp CA

Karuk Tribe Of California; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

DDS or DMD

CA license eligibility/DEA registration

Job description

JOB LOCATION: Happy Camp CA

Summary

The Clinic Dentist is responsible to treat clinic patients within the dental program under the Administrative Jurisdiction of the Karuk Tribe. The Dentist demonstrates the ability to appropriately diagnose and treat program patients of all ages to achieve the best results possible, within an estimated treatment time, with maximum concern for patient comfort and deliver quality care. Dentist is required to appropriately document findings, diagnosis, patients medication conditions, allergies, patients general oral health and treatment rendered using the electronic patient records system. Assists with the development and coordination of all dental policies and procedures, conducts training as required. Responsible in monitoring assigned dental continuous quality improvement activities, and serves as a member of the Accreditation Continuous Quality Improvement Committee (ACQI). Offers professional advice to the Dental Director as appropriate. Attends Council Health Board Meetings and provides reports as requested. Provides primary dental care, dental supervision, coordinate training activities and institute preventative dental care programs.

Responsibilities

1. Provide direction of dental services including development of protocols, standard procedures, and management of all patient related activities.
2. Display age-specific competencies in working with infants, toddlers, preschool, school age, adolescents, early adult, middle adult, and geriatric patients.
3. Participate in reviewing the dental policy and procedure manual annually.
4. Supervise dental auxiliary staff.
5. Coordinate and monitor assigned dental CQI activities and report as directed.
6. Report as required by Tribal, Federal, State, County, and Local regulations.
7. Present patients their dental treatment plan(s) and/or treatment options, including financial responsibilities.
8. Provide dental advice to health committees, and attend required meetings or functions as requested.
9. Assist the dental staff in the development and training of educational programs for staff and patients; train as required or requested.
10. 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.
11. Be available for local and out-of-area travel as required for job-related training, and comply with reporting requirements as appropriate.
12. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Standard Conduct

1. Adheres to Tribe's and Program's confidentiality and personnel policies.
2. Be available for local and out of the area travel as required for job related training and various activities.
3. Attends all required meetings, trainings and functions.
4. Be polite and maintain a priority system in accepting other job-related duties as assigned.

JOB LOCATION: Happy Camp CA

Qualifications

1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Native American youth and family members in culturally diverse environments.
2. Displays the ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and the public.
3. Demonstrates the ability to manage time well and work under stressful conditions with an even temperament.
4. Demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Requirements

1. DDS or DMD from an accredited school of dentistry; licensed to practice dentistry in California or able to obtain license within 6 months of hire; must possess or obtain current US DEA registration.
2. Must apply to the Tribes Medical Staff and receive clinical privileges from the Karuk Tribal Health Board.
3. Must maintain CEUs as required for license renewal.
4. Valid drivers license, good driving record, and insurability by the Tribes insurance carrier.
5. Current CPR and Basic First Aid certification.
6. Strict adherence to confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
7. Documentation of immunity to measles and rubella, or immunization with recommended vaccines including Hepatitis B; annual TB test.
8. Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and criminal background check.

Tribal Preference Policy

In accordance with the TERO Ordinance 93-0-01, Tribal Preference will be observed in hiring.

Veteran's Preference

It is the policy of the Karuk Tribe to provide preference in hiring to qualified applicants claiming Veterans Preference who have been discharged from the United States Armed Forces with honorable or under honorable conditions.

Salary

Starting Negotiations at $180,000 per year/ DOE

JOB LOCATION: Happy Camp CA

Salary/Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000 per year