Dentist (Trinity)

reddingrancheria-nsn.gov; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A tribal health organization is seeking a full-time Dentist at their Trinity Health Center in Weaverville, California. This role involves providing comprehensive dental care services, supervising clinical staff, and maintaining compliance with health policies. Applicants must have a DDS or DMD, a California dental license, and CPR certification. The position includes a competitive benefits package, emphasizing the importance of community care and tribal heritage. Ideal candidates should have experience and a passion for patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Dentistry.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Experience in private or clinical practice as a Dentist.
• Current DEA Class 3 License.
• Demonstrated work experience as a Dentist.
• Indian preference.
• Must be fingerprinted and pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care services to patients.
• Supervise clinical procedures performed by staff.
• Consult with clinic dental staff on patient care.
• Review patient charts and record visits in the Electronic Dental Record.
• Provide clinical guidance and counsel to clinic personnel.
• Supervise dental hygienists and dental assistants.
• Document patient encounters per RRTHS policies and MediCal guidelines.
• Consult with clinic staff on patient care issues.
• Develop, maintain and review dental department protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Dental Board and clinic policies.

Skills

Dental care

Patient interaction

Oral surgery

Clinical supervision

Education

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

Current California State Board of Dentistry License

Tools

Electronic Dental Record

Job description

***This position will be open until filled.***

The Redding Rancheria is seeking a Dentist for our Trinity Health Center in Weaverville, California. This is a full-time position with a preferred schedule of four 10-hour shifts.

The listed wage reflects the entry-level rate for this position. Compensation may be adjusted based on experience, education, and qualifications.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide dental care services to patients within the clinic service area. Assist the Dental Director with the coordination of administrative procedures.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Dentistry with Doctor Dental Surgery (DDS) degree or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
• Current California State Board of Dentistry License.
• CPR certification.
• Current DEA Class 3 License.
• Demonstrated work experience as a Dentist in private or clinical practice.
• Indian preference.
• Must be fingerprinted and pass background check.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• 1. Performs all skills as defined by the RRTHC Scope of Services.
• 2. Provide routine dental care services including general restorative and preventative procedures, crown and bridge, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, prosthetics dentistry, identifying oral pathology and provide oral surgery.
• 3. Provide dental care services, including obtaining dental history specific to the patient’s current clinic visit, completing appropriate examination of patient, and developing treatment plan with appropriate follow up and writing prescriptions for required medication.
• 4. Review patient charts preceding appointments and record visits in appropriate format.
• 5. Provide clinical guidance and counsel to other clinic personnel.
• 6. Supervise clinical procedures performed by Registered Dental Hygienists and Registered Dental Assistants.
• 7. Record patient chart entries subjectively in Electronic Dental Record, following RRTHS policies and MediCal guidelines.
• 8. Consult with clinic dental staff on patient care issues.
• 9. Participate in the development, maintenance and review of dental department protocols, policies and standardized procedures.
• 10. Ensure all OSHA, Dental Board, and Redding Rancheria Dental Clinic policies and procedures are properly followed.
• 11. Interact with patients and instruct them on proper oral care and nutritional counselling
• 13. Obtains appropriate consultations or refer to specialists when problems presented are outside the scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of patient care.
• 14. Work closely with medical personnel to provide care for medically complex patients.
• 15. Share in administrative tasks including verification of PRC/benefits, hygiene sign offs/face to face encounters.
• 16. Provide anxiolytic medication for dental phobic patients (Nitrous oxide).
• 17. Rotate among other Redding Rancheria health campuses.

A completed Redding Rancheria job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment. You can fill out an application online atwww.reddingrancheria-nsn.gov , please fax [phone]) or email ([e-mail]).

All certifications, credentials/ licenses, education verification /degrees and/or transcripts, and Indian verification are required to process your application.

Indian preference applies, but we welcome all applicants who wish to apply for this position. Certification of Native American heritage needs to be attached to the job application.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background screening clearance. All employees are required to submit to a Tuberculosis test (TB) test after they are hired in addition to being tested annually.

To minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Redding Rancheria will require all healthcare employees to report their vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any healthcare employees with medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from taking the vaccine may be entitled to an exemption.

Additional Information:

In addition, Redding Rancheria offers an excellent benefit package containing Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short/Long Term disability, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave as well as a generous 401(k) retirement plan.

Redding Rancheria is a federally recognized Tribe with Pit River, Wintu and Yana people where pride in Tribal culture, history and identity is evident internally and in the larger community. Redding Rancheria is a leader in the constructive development of its people, the larger Indian community and the Redding region.

E-Verify Statement

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https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

For further information, please contact Human Resources Dept. at [phone].