Dentist (1099, Locum Tenens)

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Browning (MT); On-site; USD 320,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance covered

Job summary

Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services company, seeks a Dentist (Locum Tenens) to serve Indian Health Service beneficiaries in Browning, Montana. The role is 1099, full-time, Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm.

Chenega covers medical malpractice insurance and requests a minimum of eight patient visits per day. Duties include exams, crowns, fillings, implants, extractions, endodontics, radiographs, and related procedures with a focus on quality care and cultural

Qualifications

• Must have permanent, current, unrestricted dental license in the United States.
• Graduate from CODA-accredited dental school with DDS or DMD.
• Active BLS or ACLS certification.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform exams, crowns, fillings, bridges, implants, extractions, endo and X-rays.
• Provide patient education and coordinate with referring physicians.
• Attend staff meetings and document QM/PI activities.
• Maintain infection control standards and accurate EHR coding.

Skills

Dental licensure

Clinical dentistry

Infection control

Education

DDS or DMD

CODA-accredited school

BLS or ACLS

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Summary

Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for a Dentist (Locum Tenens). The Dentist will provide services to beneficiaries of the Indian Health Service's Blackfeet Service Unit in Browning, Montana. The Dentist shall deliver quality care to attain positive health outcomes for all our valued patients with emphasis on cultural sensitivity and human dignity.

For more information on the Blackfeet Service Unit, visit: https://www.ihs.gov/billings/healthcarefacilities/blackfeet/

Position Details

• 1099, rate $160/hr
• Full time, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
• Chenega covers medical malpractice insurance
• Patient Volume: Minimum of 8 per day

Responsibilities

• Exams, crowns, fillings, bridges, dentures, implants, root canals, simple extractions, surgical extractions, endo molar, endo sealants, partials, X-rays, Invisalign.
• Employment of the principles of dental care. Initial and follow-up evaluation, treatment and management for dental care.
• Be present on time for any scheduled clinics as documented by physical presence in the clinic at the scheduled start time.
• Provide consultation with and instruction to referring physicians regarding appropriate indications for procedures so that the most expeditious and clinically appropriate work-up can be done.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and meetings with committee participation as required by the IHS Clinical Director, Chief Dental Officer, Chief of Staff, or designee.
• Attend staff meetings as required by the IHS Clinical Director, Chief Dental Officer, Chief of Staff, or designee.
• Complete the appropriate QM/PI documentation pertaining to all procedures, complications and outcome of examinations.
• Document care given and select appropriate Evaluation and Management (E&M) procedure codes in EHR.
• Follow all established patient safety and infection control standards of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Permanent, current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Graduate of an accredited dental school approved by the commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) with either a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of dental Medicine (DMD) degree.
• Active BLS or ACLS.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience.

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $160.00/Hr.