Dentist: Transform Community Oral Health & Complex Care

Indian Health Service; Pine Ridge (SD); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Indian Health Service in Pine Ridge, SD, seeks a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care, manage complex cases, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve health equity for American Indian communities.

The position involves treatment planning, diverse procedures, patient education, and ongoing quality improvement within a federal healthcare system.

Responsabilités

• Provides comprehensive dental care, including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and emergency dental services.
• Independently evaluates and manages complex dental conditions, adapting treatment approaches as needed and coordinating care with medical providers for patients with complex health or behavioral needs.
• Delivers patient education and preventive care services, ensuring patients understand treatment options, risks, and post-treatment care while addressing diverse cultural and socioeconomic needs.
• Provides consultation and professional guidance to healthcare providers and dental staff regarding dental health issues and their impact on overall patient health.
• Maintains clinical records, participates in quality improvement and infection control activities, supports program operations, and contributes to clinical committees and strategic planning initiatives.

Description du poste

Indian Health Service in Pine Ridge, SD, seeks a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care, manage complex cases, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve health equity for American Indian communities.

The position involves treatment planning, diverse procedures, patient education, and ongoing quality improvement within a federal healthcare system.