Lead Dentist

Job Description

In addition to providing dental services to assigned patients, the Lead Dentist will provide overall supervision to the other dental providers as assigned.

Dental Director

• Perform chart reviews for dental providers (DDS and RDH), and produce a peer review report for the CQI meeting.
• Provide PRC referral approval.
• Coordinate PTO for providers at site location and approve payroll.
• Oversee No Charge review for redo of treatment at no cost to patient.
• Attend Dental Operations Meetings as representative for dentist at each site.
• Initial Incident Report and Patient Complaint review with appropriate recommendations.
• Participate in the development and proposal of new dental policy, procedures and protocols with Dental Director.
• Assist in recruiting and retention efforts.
• Keep the Dental Director, Lead RDA and Clinic Site Manager abreast of current activities and situations within the Dental Department.
• Provide consultation services for other providers regarding diagnosis and treatment planning options.
• Provide direct dental services to program patients, including all aspects of supervision of staff functions during patient care.
• Other duties as assigned by Dental Director.

• Licensed California Dentist
• Five (5) years clinical experience.
• Sensitive to Indian culture and health needs.
• Maintain Current DEA registration.
• Indian preference. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 & 473). In other cases, NVIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Sign On Bonus and Relocation for Eligible New Hire
• Low patient/provider ratios
• No on-call or weekends
• 401k with employer match
• Loan Repayment Options
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO accrual
• Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• Supplemental Provider Benefits