Dentist: Transform Oral Health in Native Communities

The Indian Health Service; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dentist to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered dental care to American Indian communities. You will perform exams, diagnosis, treatment planning, and a wide range of dental procedures within a multidisciplinary team, advancing health equity and community well-being.

The role involves managing complex cases, coordinating with medical colleagues, and educating patients on prevention and post-treatment care, with emphasis on culturally responsive care.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Maintain medical staff clinical privileges and licensure requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive dental care, including exams, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and emergency dental services.
• Evaluates and manages complex dental conditions, coordinating care with medical providers for medically complex patients.
• Delivers patient education and preventive care, addressing diverse cultural and socioeconomic needs.
• Provides consultation to healthcare providers and dental staff on dental health issues and their impact on overall health.
• Maintains clinical records, participates in quality improvement, infection control, and contributes to program operations and planning.

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dentist to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered dental care to American Indian communities. You will perform exams, diagnosis, treatment planning, and a wide range of dental procedures within a multidisciplinary team, advancing health equity and community well-being.

The role involves managing complex cases, coordinating with medical colleagues, and educating patients on prevention and post-treatment care, with emphasis on culturally responsive care.