Dentist

The Sisseton, SD Indian Health Service, also known as the Woodrow W. Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC), is seeking a dedicated and experienced Contract Dentist. You will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive dental care to patients across all age groups, with a focus on improving oral health and overall well‑being within the community.

Location: Sisseton, SD

$160 - $170 per hour

Patient Assessment and Treatment Planning: Conduct thorough interviews and examinations of patients, reviewing their dental history to formulate comprehensive treatment plans addressing their specific needs. Perform clinical and radiographic examinations to assess oral health status and identify existing or potential dental issues.

Provision of Dental Services: Provide a wide range of dental services, including examinations, extractions, restorations, periodontal treatment, and prosthodontics. Deliver care to patients of all ages, from infants to geriatric adults, ensuring personalized treatment based on individual needs.

Patient Education and Counseling: Counsel and educate patients, families, and the community on dental health practices and preventive measures. Collaborate with medical staff to integrate dental care into overall healthcare plans and promote holistic wellness.

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Collaboration:

Consult with other healthcare providers as needed to coordinate patient care and refer patients to specialized procedures not available edule and coordinate appointments for patients requiring additional care outside the facility.

Prescription and Drug Management: Prescribe necessary medications, including analgesics, anesthetics, and antibiotics, following Indian Health Service formulary and procedures. Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintain accurate of prescribed medications.

Documentation and Record Keeping: Complete patient charting promptly and accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system within 72 hours of procedures. Maintain proper record documentation to meet or exceed established standards.

Quality Assurance and Compliance: Assess quality of dental care services and participate in ongoing self‑evaluation to strive for excellence in primary care delivery. Adhere to infection control and safety procedures, practices, and standards set by IHS and AAAHC.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday,pm, with a thirty‑minute lunch break. Hours worked must be pre‑approved by the Chief Dental Officer. No work on Federal Government holidays.

Sisseton, South Dakota

• Current, active, unrestricted state dentist license from any of the 50 United States or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Current, unrestricted DEA license to prescribe medications.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Prior experience as a General Dentist within the United States.