General Dentist

Prairie Band, LLC; Sisseton (SD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great staff and location

Job summary

Prairie Band Health Service seeks a General Dentist to deliver comprehensive dental care at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center in Sisseton, SD. The role includes diagnosing, treating, and preventing oral and systemic health issues within the center’s service scope.

Candidates must hold a DDS/DMD, be licensed and privileged to practice dentistry in the U.S., and have NBDEx and BLS certification. Local or Locum arrangements welcomed.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from ADA/CODA-accredited school.
• Passed National Board Dental Examinations (NDBE).
• Current, unrestricted dental license in a U.S. state, DC, PR, or a U.S. territory.
• Current, unrestricted DEA license to prescribe medications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• At least one year of residency or professional dental experience in last 24 months.
• Meet credential and background investigation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and prevent oral and systemic health issues such as caries and periodontal disease.
• Obtain accurate medical histories and diagnostic information including labs and radiographs.
• Administer local anesthesia and prescribe medications within policy.
• Provide full range of dental care within service unit scope including restorative, periodontal, pedodontics, prosthodontics, endodontics, exodontia.
• Manage care for medically compromised patients, including referrals to specialists.

Skills

Clinical dentistry

Patient communication

Medical history taking

Radiographic interpretation

Education

DDS or DMD from ADA/CODA-accredited program

Job description

Prairie Band Health Service is seeking a General Dentist to provide exceptional healthcare services at Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Healthcare Center 100 Lake Traverse Drive Sisseton SD 57262

Learn more about the facility here: Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC) | Healthcare Facilities

Details:

• Monday through Friday
• Great Staff and Location
• Local or Locums welcomed to apply

Hours of Operation: normal clinic hours and shifts, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays

Duties:

Diagnosing, treating, and preventing oral and systemic health issues such as caries and periodontal disease.

Obtain accurate medical histories, obtain appropriate diagnostic information including laboratory testing and radiographic information.

Administer local anesthetics and prescribe appropriate medications that are within scope and inclusive of service unit policies including antibiotic stewardship.

Provide a full range of dental care within the service unit scope of service which includes but not limited to direct restorative, periodontal procedures, pedodontics, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, exodontia that fall within the service units scope of services. Providers must be proficient with managing medically compromised patients including care, consults, and referral management to the appropriate specialists/medical providers.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

Requirements

• · Have a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a school of approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) or the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• · Have passed the National Board Dental Examinations (NDBE) which are developed and administered by the Joint Commission of National Dental Examinations (JCNDE)
• · Possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• · Hold a current, unrestricted DEA license to prescribe medications
• · Maintain continuing education/certification and have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• · Have at least one year of completion of a residency program in an institution accredited for such training and/or one year of professional experience as a dentist in the last 24 months
• · Must meet all credential and background investigation requirements.

Indian Preference Exercised

Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).