Dentist: Impactful Community Health & Complex Care

Indian Health Service; Nespelem (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Bargaining unit

Job summary

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

The role requires diagnosing, treating a wide range of dental conditions, maintaining records, and contributing to quality improvement while addressing diverse cultural and socioeconomic needs.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree required and licensure to practice dentistry in the United States.
• Experience providing comprehensive dental care across all specialties is preferred.
• Ability to manage complex cases and coordinate with medical providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care including exams, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment across dental specialties.
• Independently evaluate and manage complex dental conditions and coordinate with medical providers.
• Deliver patient education and preventive care while addressing diverse cultural and socioeconomic needs.
• Provide guidance to healthcare providers and dental staff on dental health issues impacting overall health.
• Maintain clinical records, participate in quality improvement, infection control, and program operations.

Skills

Examinations & diagnosis

Endodontics

Periodontics

Prosthodontics

Oral surgery

Emergency dentistry

Patient education

Education

DDS or DMD

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

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

The role requires diagnosing, treating a wide range of dental conditions, maintaining records, and contributing to quality improvement while addressing diverse cultural and socioeconomic needs.