Job Description
Position Title: Dentist
Department: Health Department
Reports To: Health Director
Rate of Pay/Category: $83.86 – $124.39 / A-12
Status/Term: Exempt, Full-time
JOB SUMMARY:
The Dentist’s primary responsibility is to provide dental services and maintain this service as an integral part of the health delivery system. The Dentist is responsible for clinical supervision of part-time Dental Hygienist, Dental Hygienist/Program Coordinator and Dental Assistant. The Dentist provides case management in consultation with the Dental Hygienist/Program Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides on-site general dentistry services to include but not limited to complete filling preparations, composite fillings, crown and bridge preparations, endodontic treatment, extractions, and emergency treatment.
- Reads all radiographs as appropriate.
- Completes impressions for crowns, bridges, dentures, partials.
- Completes laboratory work including pouring models, model preparation, building bit rims, bite registration and soft reline of dentures.
- Completes denture and partial fittings and adjustments.
- Completes clinical review of all dental hygiene patients as requested.
- Reviews medical forms with patients as appropriate
- Completes accurate and thorough documentation in patient records.
- Completes all appropriate patient education.
- Completes prescriptions for patients as appropriate.
- Practices proper infection control
- Provides emergency consultation to the Dental Hygienist/Program Coordinator outside of scheduled on-site work hours, as the Provider’s schedule allows. Provider will answer all calls if he/she is available to do so.
- Conducts prompt and thorough response to any complaints concerning on-site dental services.
- Provides technical assistance/case consultant with any other on-site dentist as required.
- Maintains compliance with all HIPAA regulations.
- Performs routine duties to include providing dental care services to individuals eligible for services provided by the IHS in homes, schools, clinics, job sites, and other community locations within the Penobscot Nation’s Contract Health Service Delivery Area.
- Performs additional related duties as requested.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (education required/preferred, skills required/preferred, years of experience required/preferred)
DDS or DMD from an accredited Dental school within 90 days of hire required.
2 years clinic experience in Public Health preferred.
3-5 years’ experience in similar environment preferred.
No prior record of professional malfeasance.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS: (driver’s license, professional licensing/certification)
Valid State License or eligible to receive license in dentistry within 90 days of hire required.
DEA License within 90 days of hire required.
Background check required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS: (physical requirements of position, job environment/conditions)
Must be able to stand, sit, walk, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers and arms, meet minimum vision requirements, lean and stoop down, and lift up to 10 pounds.
Pre-employment physical will be conducted in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures. Native American preference will be adhered to in accordance with the Penobscot Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on an individual basis upon request.
For more information, please contact Human Resources at (207)817-7312.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $83.86 - $124.39 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Old Town, ME 04468: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
