Dentist: Impactful Community Health & Oral Care

Indian Health Service; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care across complex cases in American Indian communities. You will diagnose, treat, and plan procedures while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to improve health equity and community well-being.

The role requires adherence to federal employment policies, licensure, and credentialing with emphasis on quality, safety, and culturally competent care.

Qualifications

• Experience and licensure requirements for professional dentistry work at GS-11/GS-12 level.
• Qualification involves evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral diseases; case management for medically complex patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care including examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Independently manage complex dental conditions and coordinate with medical providers.
• Deliver patient education and preventive care, addressing diverse cultural and socioeconomic needs.
• Consult and guide other healthcare providers on dental health and overall health impact.
• Maintain clinical records and participate in quality improvement and infection control activities.

Skills

Restorative dentistry

Endodontics

Periodontics

Prosthodontics

Oral surgery

Patient education

Complex case management

Education

Education and licensure requirements

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care across complex cases in American Indian communities. You will diagnose, treat, and plan procedures while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to improve health equity and community well-being.

The role requires adherence to federal employment policies, licensure, and credentialing with emphasis on quality, safety, and culturally competent care.