Dentist

DentistImmediate Supervisor: Health DirectorControlling Supervisor: ChairQualifications: D.S. or D.M.D. from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and American Dental Association. Licensed to practice in the state, Certified in CPR, Accurate and precise attention to detail. Compassionate and caring of patients. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Able to work in an intense, concentrated environment. Complies with all office, local, state, and American Dental Association regulations, protocols, and procedures. At least two (2) years experience in general/family practice is preferred. Experience providing healthcare to Native Americans preferred. Applicant may not have any unresolved malpractice suits pending against him/her and shall not have any unresolved complaints on file in any state where he/she has a license to practice medicine. Experience with computerized medical records systems preferred. Computer literacy required.Responsibilities:Educate patients on good oral hygiene habitsPrescribe antibiotics and pain-relieving medicationsProvide patient care for cracked or fractured teethPerform procedures to treat decay and cavitiesPrepare and place fillingsExamine patients for dental and jaw diagnosesCreate models for dental appliancesPerform general dentistryInterpret x-rays and diagnostic testsSedate patients and administer anestheticsPerform tooth extractions and root canalsDiagnose and treat oral diseasesCreate detailed treatment plans for patientsPerform surgical procedures on teeth, bone, and soft tissuesEducate patients on aftercare and answer questionsAll new hires will be required by the Kaw Nation to submit to a pre employment drug screen. Failure to pass the drug screen will lead to withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.