The incumbent will perform professional dental care providing urgent and comprehensive treatment.
Department:Dental Health Department
Pay Grade:DOE
FLSA:Exempt
Job Description:This is a community-based position that serves residents of the Pueblo of San Felipe and eligible American Indians and Alaska Natives. Performs professional dental care providing urgent and comprehensive treatment including: clinical and radiographic examination of the oral hard and soft tissues, diagnosis of oral pathology or irregular conditions, restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, periodontic, pedodontic, oral surgery, and preventive orthodontic services.Responsibilities:Coordination of Dental Health Department activities in accordance with Pueblo of San Felipe Tribal Administration and the Indian Service P.L.93-638 contract funding requirements.Provides direct care services to eligible American Indian and Alaska Natives who are in need of dental services at San Felipe Health Clinic.Advises San Felipe Health Clinic staff, Health & Wellness staff, Tribal Administration, and Tribal Council on matters pertaining to oral health and prevention of dental diseases.Refers dental patients to authorized contract dental facilities if treatment is beyond the training or scope of work of the incumbent dentist.Informs patients and community about good dental health practices and participates in community-based education programs.Coordinates necessary equipment maintenance for the San Felipe Dental Clinic.Assists with the collection, analysis, and interpretation of statistical data applicable to the oral health status of the Pueblo of San Felipe tribal members.Supervises dental auxiliaries by approving leave, rating performance, and resolving minor grievances.Serves on the Health and Wellness Department Executive Committee, Infection Control Committee, or other committees as needed.Coordinates with locating, negotiating, and contracting temporary dentists and dental assistants for coverage as needed.Maintains contracts with related professional services and associations.Supervises ordering, stocking, and maintenance of inventory of dental supplies.Coordinates dental department third-party billing activities.Assists with acquiring and maintaining New Mexico Dental Program Certification.Assists with acquiring a Medicaid provider number or other Medicaid requirements for San Felipe Dental Clinic.Development of monthly work plan, quarterly program report, and annual report.Participates in the development of Health & Wellness Department goals and objectives.Provides education on oral health in community settings.Assists in developing new dental health programs.Acts as a liaison between the Pueblo of San Felipe and various health care professionals and organizations.Attends monthly staff meetings and quarterly Pueblo of San Felipe Health Board meetings.Develops and performs periodic Quality Assurance (QA) and Performance Improvement (PI) audits.Provides supervision and management of the Head Start Oral Health Initiative.Accomplishes other duties as requested by supervisor(s).Qualifications:A degree in dental medicine (D.M.D) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from a school approved by the Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association (ADA).Must have a basic understanding of Public Health principles, health education, health promotion, and disease prevention.Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Familiarity with statistical data development and analysis.Ability to manipulate data and modify educational programs to be consistent with cultural requirements.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and familiarity with the Internet and email services.Required Licenses/Certification: Valid New Mexico Dental License
Physical Requirements: The work requires driving and involves standing, bending, and walking within the community, schools, clinics, and homes.
Preference: San Felipe Pueblo Preference. Qualified candidate who is local to the community/reservation and veteran preference.
Working Conditions:Works in an office environment with frequent exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to a clinical environment.Additional Info:Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions or to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.
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