Dentist

Program:	Fallon Tribal Health Center		Salary Grade:	GS – 39
Supervisor:	Fallon Tribal Health Center		Salary Range:	DOE
FLSA Status:	X Exempt       Non-Exempt     Public Safety		Position Type:	Part Time

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for administering, maintaining, and expanding a program of direct primary and preventive dental care for patients of the Fallon Tribal Health Center (FTHC).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Regularly perform a full-range of professional dental services, including: oral and radiographic examination, diagnosis of oral pathology, restoration of cavities, administering local anesthesia, relatively uncomplicated multiple teeth extraction, pulp canal therapy, fluoride use, treating mouth and gum infections, recognizing systemic disease and referring these cases for medical diagnosis and occasional difficult oral surgery.

2. Appropriately consults with dental specialists in managing complex cases, providing postoperative or follow-up care when necessary, and adequately documenting all referrals and treatment in EHR.

3. Provide supervision of dental staff, which includes services performed, reporting requirements, and training/continuing education needs and requirements.

4. Conduct community outreach to tribal communities served by the FTHC including, but not limited to, preventive presentations to local Head Start programs and schools.

5. To attend and participate in staff meetings and appropriate FTHC committees.

6. Increase third party revenue through patient care, proper documentation, planning and management of dental clinic resources.

7. Participate in the development of dental policies & procedures and adhere to all applicable FTHC policies including infection, quality improvement/assurance, etc. and assure that dental practices meet accreditation requirements.

8. Act as role model for and provide information and encouragement to those patients in the community who are interested in pursuing a dental care.

9. Other job related duties as assigned by the supervisor

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Act as an approved Mandatory Reporter of suspected incidents of child/elder abuse or neglect.

2. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (Public Law 101-630); Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention regulations (25 CFR Part 63); Employee Background Checks (Crime Control Act of 1990); and Adjudicative Guidelines (Executive Order 12968) and therefore must successfully complete an extensive background check before the start of employment with the Tribe.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must have a Graduate degree from an accredited U.S. Dental School.

2. Prefer three (3) years of clinical dental experience (preferably in Indian Health or tribal clinic setting).

3. Must have a current and valid dental license from any State (preference for Nevada licensure).

4. Enrolled and/or eligible as a Medicaid or other third-party insurance provider.

5. Prefer a dentist with a valid and active DEA license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

(To perform this position, an individual must be able to perform the requirements listed below which are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

· Knowledge of and the ability to interpret accreditation standards.

· Knowledge of the principles for effective supervision.

· Knowledge of dental policies and protocol and dental provider operating techniques.

· Knowledge of sanitation and communicable disease control.

· Skills in policy formulation, program development, staff direction and training, and development of organizational plans, and the effective accomplishment of programs.

· Ability to effectively deal with the public, co-workers, and supervisors, which includes communicating effectively both verbally and in written form.

· Ability to effectively meet and deal with a variety of individuals and groups using tact and diplomacy.

· Ability to work with the Native American population and/or low income populations.

· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

· Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and FTHC policies.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe (FPST) and Native American/Indian Preference: Employment preferences to members of the FPST and to members of federally-recognized Indian Tribes shall apply to this position pursuant to the FPST’s Personnel Policies. Individuals wishing to claim these employment preferences should submit a copy of the Tribal Enrollment Card/Certification indicating the name of the Tribe they are enrolled with.

U.S. Veteran’s Preference: Preference to opportunities to veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces shall apply to this position pursuant to the FPST’s Personnel Policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The FPST does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national original, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, genetics or membership or non-membership in any employee organization, except as allowed by Federal and/or Tribal Law.

Drug Free Workplace: The FPST is a drug-free workplace. All employees are subject to a pre-employment and random drug tests.

Driving Record: Employees who drive FPST vehicles must have a valid Nevada Driver’s License, be insurable under the FPST’s vehicle insurance program, and must also provide a DMV printout annually.

Background Checks: All employees must be able to pass a background check per the FPST’s Background Check Policy.

Position Description Limitations: This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Tribe and the employee, and is subject to change as the needs of the FPST and the requirements of the job change. This position description is not intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by any employee in this position and is not intended to reflect all duties performed within the position.