Dentist

Job Description

Job Description

Akicita Federal is hiring a Dentist to deliver comprehensive oral health care to underserved tribal communities served by the Indian Health Service in Warm Springs, OR. This is an opportunity to make a direct, lasting impact on the health and well-being of Native American patients who depend on IHS for access to quality dental services. You will be the primary dental provider at this location, bringing both clinical expertise and a commitment to patient-centered care.

- Diagnose and treat a full range of dental conditions including caries, periodontal disease, oral infections, and trauma

- Perform restorative procedures such as fillings, extractions, root canals, and crown preparations

- Provide preventive care services including cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments, and oral health education

- Evaluate patients' dental and medical histories to inform safe, effective treatment planning

- Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and clinical findings accurately in the electronic health record system

- Coordinate referrals to specialty dental or medical providers when clinical needs exceed available services

- Engage patients and families with culturally respectful communication and education to support long-term oral health

- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited institution

- Current, valid dental license to practice — must be in good standing (Oregon licensure or eligibility required)

- Board certification or eligibility consistent with general dentistry practice

- Demonstrated clinical proficiency across core general dentistry procedures including restorative, preventive, and oral surgery

- Ability to work independently as the primary dental provider at a clinic site

What sets candidates apart:

- Prior experience providing care in Indian Health Service, Federally Qualified Health Centers, or other safety-net or tribal health settings

- Familiarity with the unique oral health challenges and social determinants of health facing rural and Indigenous populations

- Experience working with underserved or high-need patient populations in a high-volume clinical environment

- Comfort with electronic health records and efficient clinical documentation workflows

- Conversational skills or cultural knowledge relevant to Native American communities in the Pacific Northwest

About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.

Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.