Dentist: Serve Native Communities & Elevate Oral Health

Indian Health Service; Zuni Pueblo (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in New Mexico seeks a licensed Dentist to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered dental care within a multidisciplinary team. You will assess and treat a wide range of dental conditions and work to improve health equity in American Indian communities.

The role emphasizes preventive care, complex case management, and collaboration with medical providers, with responsibilities including treatment planning, procedures across restorative, endodontic, periodontic, and oral

Qualifications

• Licensed dentist with eligibility to practice in the United States.
• Proven ability to create comprehensive treatment plans and explain options to patients.
• Experience delivering patient-centered dental care in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care including exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Independently manage complex dental conditions and coordinate with medical providers.
• Deliver patient education and preventive care, addressing diverse cultural needs.
• Maintain clinical records and participate in quality improvement and infection control activities.
• Support program operations and contribute to strategic planning initiatives.

Skills

Dental examinations

Treatment planning

Patient education

Emergency dental services

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Indian Health Service in New Mexico seeks a licensed Dentist to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered dental care within a multidisciplinary team. You will assess and treat a wide range of dental conditions and work to improve health equity in American Indian communities.

The role emphasizes preventive care, complex case management, and collaboration with medical providers, with responsibilities including treatment planning, procedures across restorative, endodontic, periodontic, and oral