Indigenous Community Dentist — Transform Oral Health

Indian Health Service; Bernalillo (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care and manage complex cases while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve health equity in American Indian communities.

The role involves performing a wide range of dental services, maintaining records, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives within a federally funded healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive dental care, including examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and emergency dental services.
• Independently evaluates and manages complex dental conditions, coordinating care with medical providers for patients with complex health needs.
• Delivers patient education and preventive care, ensuring understanding of options, risks, and post-treatment care.
• Provides consultation and guidance to healthcare providers and dental staff regarding dental health and its impact on overall health.
• Maintains clinical records, participates in quality improvement and infection control activities, and supports program operations.

Skills

Dentistry

Endodontics

Oral surgery

Patient education

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dentist to provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care and manage complex cases while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve health equity in American Indian communities.

The role involves performing a wide range of dental services, maintaining records, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives within a federally funded healthcare system.