Dentist: Elevate Oral Health in Native Communities

Indian Health Service; Chinle (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Recruitment incentives

Job summary

Indian Health Service in Chinle, Arizona is seeking a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care, manage complex cases, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team to advance health equity in American Indian communities.

The role involves independent evaluation of complex dental conditions, treatment planning, restorative procedures, and emergency services, with a focus on education, prevention, and quality improvement across clinical operations.

Qualifications

• Experience providing comprehensive dental care across multiple specialties.
• Ability to coordinate with medical providers for medically complex patients.
• Maintain clinical records and participate in quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive dental care, including exams, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and emergency services.
• Independently evaluates and manages complex dental conditions and coordinates care with medical providers for complex health needs.
• Delivers patient education and preventive care, addressing diverse cultural and socioeconomic needs.
• Provides consultation and guidance to healthcare providers and staff on dental health issues and overall patient health.
• Maintains clinical records and participates in quality improvement, infection control, and program operations.

Skills

Comprehensive dental care

Endodontics

Prosthodontics

Oral surgery

Emergency dental services

Job description

Indian Health Service in Chinle, Arizona is seeking a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care, manage complex cases, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team to advance health equity in American Indian communities.

The role involves independent evaluation of complex dental conditions, treatment planning, restorative procedures, and emergency services, with a focus on education, prevention, and quality improvement across clinical operations.