Dentist
Locations: Lapwai, ID
Type:Tribal
Salary Range:Salary Negotiable
Open Period:2/22/2024 until filled
Summary:Providing exceptional healthcare is the unwavering goal of Nimiipuu Health. Achieving this goal requires a team effort by all Nimiipuu Health employees. Our Standards of Excellence define what it means to be a Nimiipuu Health employee and part of our healthcare team. At NMPH, we treat each other with dignity and respect. When you join NMPH, you'll work in a diverse environment with common goals where you are welcomed, challenged and engaged. When you become a NMPH employee you will also have opportunities to excel and advance in a multitude of positions. You will have opportunities to earn competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits program. You will also have support for career development and learning opportunities through education and job assignments. 401(K) Match up to $3000.00, Competitive Wages, Benefits Package Employer Paid Health Option, Life Insurance, and More.
More info about area:
Job Announcement Flyer:
Duties:DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Perform examinations, make diagnosis and prescribe treatment plan for patients; recognize and refer patients for specialty treatment; document and address patient problems such as unusual sensitivity to drugs, low threshold to emotional and physical stress, communication difficulties and other physical or emotional problems. 2. Provide professional, courteous, comprehensive, preventative dental services, including but not limited to Operative Dentistry such as amalgam restorations on primary and permanent dentition, composite restorations on primary and permanent dentition, stainless steel crowns, sealants, fluoride treatments, space maintainers; Endodontics such as pulpotomies and pulpectomies, obturation on anterior and posterior teeth, retreatment of failed root canals; Prosthetics such as crowns, bridges, post and cores when indicated, veneers; Periodontics such as minor flap surgery and nonsurgical therapy; Orthodontic such as minor tooth movement using retainers; Oral Surgery such as simple extractions, surgical extractions with or without surgical flaps, replantation of avulsed teeth, stabilization of fractures. 3. Provide consultant services and exercise oversight for dental Purchased and Referred Care services in accordance with NMPH policies; authorize, obligate and justify the use of NMPH dental care funds as needed. 4. Assist in determining conditions, resources and policies essential for the delivery of quality dental service; coordinate or assist in in-service or community training, including senior outreach and Head Start screening; actively participate on interdisciplinary oral health care team. 5. May serve as Dental Department Supervisor in absence of the Dental Supervisor; serve on committees as directed by the Dental Supervisor. 6. Adheres to and promotes compliance with applicable laws, safety codes, HIPAA, CDC, Human Resource Manual, Vehicle Use Maintenance Manual, Finance Manual and department policies and procedures. 7. Must have a positive work history; responsible for maintaining a consistent and regular attendance record; maintain strict confidentiality; may be required to work during irregular work hours; position is non-shift specific (day, swing, or graveyard) and weekends, as needed, in response to a pandemic or declared emergency. 8. Pandemic or declared emergency duties as related and assigned. 9. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:Requires a DDS/DMD degree from an American Dental Association accredited dental school, with two (2) years of experience, preferably in general practice or completion of an AEGD or GPR program. Must have state licensure in good standing from any state. Must maintain licensure. Must possess the ability to work independently, have excellent communications skills, both oral and written, and have the ability to handle conflict and crisis in a professional manner. Must be computer literate and possess knowledge of basic computer applications software and basic office procedures. Requires a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured under the Tribe's policy. Requires the ability to pass an extensive background check and pre-employment drug screening. Tribal/Indian Preference applies. The work is performed in a clinical setting. Requires standing, walking, sitting, bending and stooping for extended periods of time and traveling to field health clinics. May be required to lift up to 40 pounds. Will require protective gloves or other appropriate personal protective equipment for safety precautions. Common exposure to contagious and infectious diseases, body fluids radiation, flying debris, nitrous oxide gas, fumes and dust from dental laboratory materials, and intense blue light emissions. Potential exposure to unpredictable behavior from patients, families and visitors. Nimiipuu Health is a smoke-free and drug free work place.
Work Type:Permanent, Full
Announcement #:HR-23-001Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Type:Tribal
Salary Range:Salary Negotiable
Open Period:2/22/2024 until filled
Summary:Providing exceptional healthcare is the unwavering goal of Nimiipuu Health. Achieving this goal requires a team effort by all Nimiipuu Health employees. Our Standards of Excellence define what it means to be a Nimiipuu Health employee and part of our healthcare team. At NMPH, we treat each other with dignity and respect. When you join NMPH, you'll work in a diverse environment with common goals where you are welcomed, challenged and engaged. When you become a NMPH employee you will also have opportunities to excel and advance in a multitude of positions. You will have opportunities to earn competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits program. You will also have support for career development and learning opportunities through education and job assignments. 401(K) Match up to $3000.00, Competitive Wages, Benefits Package Employer Paid Health Option, Life Insurance, and More.
More info about area:
Job Announcement Flyer:
Duties:DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Perform examinations, make diagnosis and prescribe treatment plan for patients; recognize and refer patients for specialty treatment; document and address patient problems such as unusual sensitivity to drugs, low threshold to emotional and physical stress, communication difficulties and other physical or emotional problems. 2. Provide professional, courteous, comprehensive, preventative dental services, including but not limited to Operative Dentistry such as amalgam restorations on primary and permanent dentition, composite restorations on primary and permanent dentition, stainless steel crowns, sealants, fluoride treatments, space maintainers; Endodontics such as pulpotomies and pulpectomies, obturation on anterior and posterior teeth, retreatment of failed root canals; Prosthetics such as crowns, bridges, post and cores when indicated, veneers; Periodontics such as minor flap surgery and nonsurgical therapy; Orthodontic such as minor tooth movement using retainers; Oral Surgery such as simple extractions, surgical extractions with or without surgical flaps, replantation of avulsed teeth, stabilization of fractures. 3. Provide consultant services and exercise oversight for dental Purchased and Referred Care services in accordance with NMPH policies; authorize, obligate and justify the use of NMPH dental care funds as needed. 4. Assist in determining conditions, resources and policies essential for the delivery of quality dental service; coordinate or assist in in-service or community training, including senior outreach and Head Start screening; actively participate on interdisciplinary oral health care team. 5. May serve as Dental Department Supervisor in absence of the Dental Supervisor; serve on committees as directed by the Dental Supervisor. 6. Adheres to and promotes compliance with applicable laws, safety codes, HIPAA, CDC, Human Resource Manual, Vehicle Use Maintenance Manual, Finance Manual and department policies and procedures. 7. Must have a positive work history; responsible for maintaining a consistent and regular attendance record; maintain strict confidentiality; may be required to work during irregular work hours; position is non-shift specific (day, swing, or graveyard) and weekends, as needed, in response to a pandemic or declared emergency. 8. Pandemic or declared emergency duties as related and assigned. 9. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:Requires a DDS/DMD degree from an American Dental Association accredited dental school, with two (2) years of experience, preferably in general practice or completion of an AEGD or GPR program. Must have state licensure in good standing from any state. Must maintain licensure. Must possess the ability to work independently, have excellent communications skills, both oral and written, and have the ability to handle conflict and crisis in a professional manner. Must be computer literate and possess knowledge of basic computer applications software and basic office procedures. Requires a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured under the Tribe's policy. Requires the ability to pass an extensive background check and pre-employment drug screening. Tribal/Indian Preference applies. The work is performed in a clinical setting. Requires standing, walking, sitting, bending and stooping for extended periods of time and traveling to field health clinics. May be required to lift up to 40 pounds. Will require protective gloves or other appropriate personal protective equipment for safety precautions. Common exposure to contagious and infectious diseases, body fluids radiation, flying debris, nitrous oxide gas, fumes and dust from dental laboratory materials, and intense blue light emissions. Potential exposure to unpredictable behavior from patients, families and visitors. Nimiipuu Health is a smoke-free and drug free work place.
Work Type:Permanent, Full
Announcement #:HR-23-001Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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