Dentist: Transform Oral Health in Indigenous Communities

Indian Health Service; Bloomfield (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal leave benefits

Relocation incentives available

Promotion potential to GS-12

Job summary

Join the Indian Health Service in Bloomfield, New Mexico, as a Dentist. You will provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care, manage complex cases, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

The role involves performing a range of dental procedures and ensuring patient education and preventive care while advancing health equity and improving community well-being. A Doctor of Dental Medicine or Surgery is required, along with a valid dental license.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year professional experience in dentistry (GS-12 or above).
• Understanding of legal and medical staff privileges requirements.
• Must present two valid forms of ID.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care including examinations and treatment.
• Manage complex dental conditions and adapt treatment as needed.
• Consult and guide healthcare providers regarding dental health issues.

Skills

Comprehensive dental care

Patient education

Complex case management

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Two-year residency in dentistry

Job description

Join the Indian Health Service in Bloomfield, New Mexico, as a Dentist. You will provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care, manage complex cases, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

The role involves performing a range of dental procedures and ensuring patient education and preventive care while advancing health equity and improving community well-being. A Doctor of Dental Medicine or Surgery is required, along with a valid dental license.