Dentist

This range is provided by Picuris Pueblo. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Position:
Dentist

Position Type:
Part-Time

Department:
Medical Center

Reports to:

Chief Medical Officer

Pay Salary: $750.00 to $1,200.00/day DOE

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Dentist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate is one who is passionate about providing appropriate dental care and treatment to both Native and non-Native patients within the serene area of Northern New Mexico.

Join us in making a difference in our patients' lives by ensuring they receive the best oral health possible!

Travel and lodging provided.

Essential Functions:

• Completes preliminary examinations on new dental service patients; reviews patient’s medical and dental history; examines the teeth and periodontium for evidence of plaque and periodontal disease.
• Prepares treatment plans for patients including assessment of the problem, type of oral hygiene care required, nutrition assessment and counseling.
• Encounters, diagnoses, and administers treatment for dental diseases and dental health problems of greater than usual difficulty.
• Deals with dental health cases presenting patient behavior and communication problems.
• Provides dental services of scope, quality and quantity consistent with Dental Program policies.
• Provides a full range of preventive dental services requiring complex knowledge and skill.
• May have emergency dental calls after hours and on weekends.
• Researches current dental literature and acts as a consultant and advisor to other health disciplines on oral health matters.
• Collaborate with dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other dental professionals.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the unit’s service provision by developing and coordinating work teams.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Dentist in a medical facility or office is required.
• DDS or DMD degree from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, plus a current dental license to practice dentistry in any State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States.
• A current CPR & OSHA certification or required to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Ability to work effectively in a clinic or retail environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess advanced professional knowledge and experience in diagnosis and treatment of cases presenting out of the ordinary dental health.
• Knowledge of dental anatomy, related oral anatomy, the technical methods and practices of dentistry.
• Ability to provide individual and family counseling, guidance and health instruction to help patients to understand how to prevent disease and maintain good dental health.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and evaluation process to improve patient care and facilitate monitoring and program planning.