• Evaluates patient condition using clinical examination and radiographs.
• Performs prophylaxis and provides preventive dental services to the patient such as applications of fluoride and sealants to teeth.
• Fills cavities and places crowns if necessary.
• Administers local anesthetic as needed for patient comfort.
• Performs root canal therapy.
• Performs periodontal therapy including scaling, curettage, and surgical procedures.
• Performs oral surgery including extractions, alveolectomy, biopsy, and other procedures as needed.
• Designs and fabricates fixed and removable dentures to replace missing teeth.
• Educates patients in oral hygiene and home care.
• Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations affecting areas of responsibility. Understands and complies with infection control, safety and OSHA procedures and regulations.
• Maintain effective, collaborative interdepartmental and external relations.
• Actively participates in clinic quality improvement activities.
• Participate in meetings and represent OHC as required.
• Utilization of EHR with accurate timely notes to ensure required documentation is entered for billing and referrals.
• Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Performs related duties.

• Effectively plan, organize workload and schedule time to meet the demands of the position.
• Work in a cooperative and professional manner with OHC and GPTLHB staff.
• Treat Great Plains tribes and collaborators with dignity and respect.
• Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Advance personal educational development by attending training sessions and seminars as appropriate.
• Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors, and guests.
• Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness, and respect.
• Relate well and work collaboratively with coworkers and all levels of staff in a professional manner.
• Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities.
• Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality.
• Handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally.
• Be self-directed and take proactive initiative to assist others.
• Resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision if needed.
• Exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.
• Promote an alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free lifestyle.
• Embrace modes of appearance and attire that reflect a professional presence.
• Adhere to GPTLHB policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Participates in Core Connections training, and applies GPTLHB Core Connections concepts and practices in their work
• Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors, and guests.
• Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness, and respect.
• Relate well and work collaboratively with coworkers and all levels of staff in a professional manner.
• Familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural, and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as an ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations.
• Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities.
• Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality.
• Must be able to handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally.
• Must be self-directed and take proactive initiative to assist others.
• Possess the ability to resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision.
• Able to exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and overnight or extended travel as necessary.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to community members, consumers, and other employees of the organization.
• Proficiency with computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other Internet technologies.
• Valid driver’s license must be kept current, and certificates, credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state and/or grant regulations.
• Ability to promote an alcohol-, tobacco- and drug-free lifestyle.
• Embrace modes of appearance and attire that reflect a professional presence.
• Adhere to GPTLHB policies and procedures.

• Knowledge and ability necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Knowledge of the principle of growth and development over the life span.
• Knowledge of diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic dental care.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, science of quality improvement, patient safety measures, and building patient-centered care systems.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and protocols.
• Knowledge of diversity and cultural difference of Native American populations, and the ability to appreciate cultural differences and their effect on healthcare delivery.
• Ability to identify, categorize, and perform clinical services to address each patient’s age-specific needs, i.e., infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and sensitivity.
• Skilled in critical thinking, deductive reasoning and decision making.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral communication.
• Skill in the provision of customer service.
• Skill in use of job-related equipment and tools.
• Skill in use of personal computer and a variety of job-related software applications.

• Must have a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Dental Medicine (DMD) from a school approved by the Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association (ADA) or other dental school.
• Post-licensure professional experience in the general practice of dentistry.
• Must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in any U.S. State or Territory.
• Must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Must successfully pass a criminal and background check and a pre-employment drug screen.

The GPTLHB is a tribal organization which follows tribal preference laws. It is our policy to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non-native candidates in hiring decisions, if all other qualifications are equal.

Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks.