Pediatric Dentist on-call / Contractor

Pediatric Dentist On-Call / Contractor

Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC) has provided high-quality, compassionate healthcare and support services to the nine Federally recognized American Indian tribes in north San Diego County since 1970. With more than 200 employees serving 2 clinic sites, IHC is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the community it serves. The reward of working at IHC is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the Tribal community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and wellness of our tribal community, IHC is looking for people like you.

Provides comprehensive dental care for infants, children, and adolescents.

Examine pediatric patients to determine the nature of dental condition.

Provide preventive dental services to patients such as applications of fluoride and sealants to teeth.

Educate patients and guardians including pregnant mothers, about the importance of appropriate diet, oral hygiene practices, exercise, and healthy primary/permanent dentitions.

Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases, injuries and malformations of the oral cavity and surrounding tissues.

Oral manifestations of systemic diseases are treated in conjunction with appropriate consultation and referral to the patient's physician.

Provide comprehensive dental care and education including preventative, operative, prosthodontic, and endodontic treatment.

Provide timely emergency treatment for all eligible patients according to dental emergency treatment protocol.

Attend continuing dental education to maintain current licenses and to be informed of new techniques and philosophies.

Participate in all department educational development activities to include but not limited to CQI, chart audits, referral follow up and departmental policies and procedure development.

Assist with in-service training, as needed.

Maintain and practice confidentiality at all times.

Manage patients with behavioral problems or disabling conditions through the use of conscious sedation and provides deep sedation in conjunction with an anesthesiologist when indicated.

Counsel and advise patients and family on growth and development including the importance of good oral health.

Position may be reassigned during activation of EOP.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Graduate of an accredited dental school.

Completion of an accredited residency program in pediatric dentistry.

Minimum of five (5) years dentistry experience beyond pediatric residency.

Thorough knowledge of principles of modern dental practices to public services; structure and functions of public health organizations; and current social and economic problems pertaining to Native American.

General knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to public health.

Well-developed interpersonal skills with ability to interpret complex medical data essential.

Creative, energetic individual with strong public relations abilities, professional demeanor, attitude, and motivation is essential.

Self-motivated with the ability to exceed patient expectations.

Excellent organizational skills to effectively handle multiple tasks.

Flexibility to support change, with varying schedules as necessary.

Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; coordinate activities among public, public, private, and professional groups; express ideas clearly and concisely.

Address patients effectively and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.

Productivity Software: Microsoft Office 365; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email & Calendar Management (outlook), Teams (video conferencing and meetings), and Share Point.

Electronic health records software (Epic preferred).

Utilization of Paycom and PolicyTech systems.

Dentist license (current and unrestricted).

DEA license (current and unrestricted).

Current BLS and PALS CPR certifications or attainment within 6 months of hire.

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam, tuberculin skin test or x-ray and urine drug screen test.

Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position.

Must pass criminal background check.

Indoor clinical environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Respond promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees.

Maintain professional working relationships with all levels of staff, patients, and the public.

Be part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department/organizational goals and objectives.

Display knowledge of normal signs of human development and ability to assess and provide age-appropriate care.

Contribute to the success of the organization by participating in quality improvement activities.

Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices.

Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.

Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment.

Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols.

Maintain privacy of all patient, employee, and volunteer information. Access such information only on a need-to-know basis and for business purposes only.

Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations.

Report unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful behavior or activity.

Indian Preference shall be given in accordance with IHC's Policies and Procedures.