Job Details
Pediatric Dentist
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $0 to $203,418 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 1/6/2022 to 9/30/2022 |
| Summary: | Position Summary: The position provides treatment to pediatric and disabled patients in a clinical setting within the TONHC dental program. The incumbent will perform a full range of professional dental duties in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative, or preventive measures, as well as specialized pediatric care, including that of medically compromised pediatric patients. The incumbent will be credentialed to perform emergent dental care as needed for patients of any age per the needs of the Dental Program. Scope of Work: This position is located in the Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care. The incumbent serves as the TONHC pediatric dentist. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Chief Dental Officer and expected to carry duties under minimum supervision and with broad latitude for action. |
| Duties: | Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity and a diagnosis of a pathological and irregular condition. • Perform restoration of simple and compound cavities with standard and prescribed material (cement, amalgam, silicate), space maintenance, limited orthodontic treatment. • Administer local anesthesia. • Proficient in appropriate behavior management techniques. • Perform single and relatively uncomplicated multiple extractions of teeth • Use scaling and curettage instruments to remove calculus. • Treat mouth and gum infections. • Recognize symptoms of an assortment of systemic diseases and referring cases for medical diagnosis. • May be called upon to provide routine or emergent care for adult patients as needed. • Responsible for the direction and supervision of pediatric dental residents in all phases of pediatric dentistry. • Use basic computer skills to complete necessary administrative tasks. • Must be able to work with the Electronic Dental Record (EDR) program; complete all EDR training. • Performs other related duties as assigned. |
| Qualifications: | Must possess a D.D.S. or D.M.D. from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Must have a current dental license to practice dentistry in any State or District of Columbia. Must possess a certificate or master's degree from an accredited two or more years pediatric dental residency program. Incumbent must be CPR certified. Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements: License to practice dentistry in any state or the District of Columbia. Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background and fingerprint check are required to determine suitability for employment. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years). Must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles. Must submit a 39-month driving record with the employment application. Based on the department's needs, the incumbent(s) may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham language and English as employment conditions. |
| Work Type: | Permanent, Full |
| Announcement #: | 4295 |
| Who May Apply? | All Groups of Qualified Individuals |
| Get Details & Apply: | https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=4484548 |
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| Name: | Espuma, Angela |
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