NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Staff Dentist
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Staff Dentist to join their Dental Clinic Operations team under the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. The Staff Dentist will diagnose and treat oral pathologies, perform general dentistry, and mentor dental interns and assistants while overseeing clinical staff in the absence of the Dental Director.
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Responsibilities
Reviews patient's medical history, as provided, for evidence of disease or abnormalities, which could be adversely affected by dental treatment; will take necessary precautions to ensure safe and effective treatment
Provides consultations, lab requests and second opinions may be necessary to facilitate dental care; additional radiographs (3D cone beam may be necessary)
Performs examinations, diagnoses, prevention treatments and treat problems with teeth or oral tissue, removes tooth decay, competently removes diseased teeth and tissues and places protective sealants on teeth, repairs fractured teeth
Performs in all phases of endodontic care, including molar
Performs periodontal care, may work on patients with complex and advanced periodontal issues including restoring occlusions and masticatory portion of the mouth, performing implants, ridge augmentation and restoring edentulous spaces
Utilizes specialists and input from other staff to ensure that results of exam are properly recorded in patient's cart
Diagnoses pathological or irregular conditions and notes these in chart with a treatment plan to address such disease
Develops patient's treatment plan and ensure proper referral of patients for necessary medical evaluation or specialty care, if beyond the scope of general dental practice
Ensures that patients understand the proposed treatment
Requests required/necessary dental radiographs performs radiographic interpretation and ensures the composition and maintenance of a complete dental chart
Administers local anesthesia and has knowledge of nitrous oxide sedation
Performs restoration of simple and complex cavities with standard and approved materials, amalgam, composite, etc
Performs pediatric dentistry in an outpatient setting
Acts as a mentor and instructor for Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistants and Dental Internist
Assists the Dental Director with the coordination and instruction for the Residency Program, as well as the internship rotations that occur (IHS rotations Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral health, Pima Community College, Carrington, Pima Medical Institute)
May be required to serve as an ambassador/representative of the Pascua Yaqui Health Department
May be required to participate in community events that may occur during/outside of regular work hours
Refers to patients with conditions requiring treatment beyond his/her expertise for treatment to specialists
May be required to oversee clinical staff if requested by Director or Supervisor
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of the Health Services Division
Qualification
Required
Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree (DDM) from a school or institution accredited by the American Dental Association
Current State Dental License in good standing
Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License in good standing to prescribe drugs
Current CPR and First Aid
Continuing Dental Education must be current and updated in the number of continuing education hours as required by the State Board of Dental Examiners for re-licensure
Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card
This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights and weekends
Preferred
Two years of experience as a licensed Dentist (within the US)
Successful completion of an AEGD or GPR residency
Successful completion according to the Arizona ANESTHESIA Board Sedation certificate; IV sedation permit is desirable, but not a basic requirement
Applicant fulfilling their NHSC scholarship program obligation from an accredited Dental University
A desire to perform pediatric dentistry
Benefits
22 days of Paid Time Off which increases with years of service
15 paid Holidays per year
Comprehensive healthcare benefit package
Onsite Wellness Center
401(k) Plan with a generous match
Profit sharing plan after one year of employment
Pre-Tax and After-Tax contributions to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement Systems ("PSPRS")
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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