Dentist: Transform Oral Health in Indigenous Communities

Indian Health Service; South Valley (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal employee leave benefits

Recruitment or relocation incentives

Promotion potential to GS-12 or higher

Job summary

Join the Indian Health Service as a Dentist, where you will make a meaningful impact on American Indian communities' oral health. Provide comprehensive patient-centered dental care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

This role involves managing complex cases, ensuring patients receive education about their treatment options, and participating in quality improvement activities. Candidates must have a DMD or DDS degree and comply with specific requirements like citizenship and licensure.

Qualifications

• Must comply with IHS Employee Immunization Policy.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must have an unrestricted dental license.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care including examinations and treatment planning.
• Evaluate and manage complex dental conditions.
• Deliver patient education and preventive care services.

Skills

Comprehensive dental care

Patient education

Collaboration with healthcare team

Education

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

Job description

Join the Indian Health Service as a Dentist, where you will make a meaningful impact on American Indian communities' oral health. Provide comprehensive patient-centered dental care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

This role involves managing complex cases, ensuring patients receive education about their treatment options, and participating in quality improvement activities. Candidates must have a DMD or DDS degree and comply with specific requirements like citizenship and licensure.