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Reference Job Posting: IRC38693

Job Title: Staff Dentist/Staff Dental Officer-Basic Clinical

Organization Name: Dental/Health Services

Job Summary: Job incumbent examines individuals requiring dental care. Diagnoses patient's dental conditions and prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out appropriate therapy in conformance with approved clinical practices. Educates dental program staff in the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of health and the prevention of oral disease.

Adhere to the TCC  Ch'eghwtsen' model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy.

Essential Functions: This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.Representative Duties: Under the general supervision of the Dental Director, job incumbent:

1. Records patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the medical/dental record (in an organized format utilizing standard nomenclature) so that the record accurately reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient, and the care provided. Completes referrals, data collection instruments and other records or paper work as required.

2. Serves on medical/dental staff committees as assigned and participates in the quality assurance program of the center.

3. Assists in the provision of continuing education and on-the-job training, and orientation of center staff as requested.

4. Assists in the provision of technical assistance and health education to the community as requested.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) from an A.D.A. approved school of dentistry.

2. Knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and practices of supervision and the ability to apply them.

3. CPR certification.

4. Must pass background check pursuant to federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

5. Strong verbal, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

6. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Dentistry and allied services.

7. Ability to adapt to fast changing environment.

8. Must maintain strict confidentiality.

Physical demands: Position requires long periods of sitting, standing, recurring bending, stooping, crouching, stretching, and reaching. Job incumbent must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in support of equipment/other. Patients may be required to be lifted bodily from time to time. Frequent travel to remote villages required. May be subject to harsh environmental conditions while performing field dental visits to villages. The conditions include but are not limited to: travel by small, unpressurized aircraft, 4WD suburban or van, lack of running water, poor heat, field equipment breaking down and incumbent expected to improvise, and extreme weather conditions. Handles contaminated and uncontaminated needles on a regular basis.

Summation: Job incumbent must be able to perform multiple tasks with frequent interruptions. Must be able to work with minimal supervision.