Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community? At NARA NW, we are dedicated to providing essential services and support to Native American and Alaska Native people, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. As an organization rooted in cultural heritage and community values, we offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to be part of something meaningful.

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At NARA NW*, you'll find a supportive and inclusive work environment where every member of our team is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's a place for you to make a positive impact. With a wide range of programs and services, including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and cultural enrichment programs, there are endless opportunities to grow and thrive in your career while making a difference in the lives of others.

If you are a motivated and dedicated Dentist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Join us at NARA NW and help us build a talented and diverse team dedicated to serving our community. Apply now to be part of our team!

POSITION SUMMARY
The Clinical Dentist has the responsibility for the ongoing development and implementation of comprehensive system of dental care for NARA. The Clinical Dentist will work to provide leadership in developing and implementing collaborative and integrated services with NARA and its culture. This person will closely and collaboratively with the Medical Director, accepting cultural guidance and support, to achieve the highest quality of services and best outcomes for clients and community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures culturally appropriate dental services
• Must be able to provide care and maintenance for the patient’s oral health
• Maintains necessary credentialing, licensure and CE requirements
• Assists, develops and maintains relationship with the 9 Oregon tribes and other tribes across the country, the State of Oregon and other healthcare entities
• Develops and maintains relationships with the Native community and ensures their involvement in program design and operation
• Represents NARA locally, statewide, and nationally as needed
• Participates in and leads agency events and planning efforts
• Develops and implements an integrated system of care for dental services throughout NARA
• Works collaboratively with all components of NARA to provide the best services possible
• Ensures programs are developed to meet client needs
• Ensures client utilization of services is appropriate
• Develops and monitors client outcomes
• Ensures consultation between all disciplines and external sources when needed

• A Doctor of Dental Medicine degree or a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from a college or university accredited by the American Dental Association required.
• Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry issued by the State of Oregon required.
• Have or be able to obtain a Controlled Substance Registration Certificate required.
• One year of dental clinic or professional work experience required.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
• Work collaboratively with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
• Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks.

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Benefits:* Employees (regular, permanent) working 20 hours or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following date of hire.

• Affordable Medical and Dental Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 14 Federal Holidays ( Including your Birthday)
• 13 Days of Sick Time
• 13 Days of PTO
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)

Join us at NARA NW and become part of a team dedicated to serving our community with compassion, integrity, and respect. Visit our website at Naranorthwest.org to learn more about our organization and explore current career opportunities. Together, we can build a brighter future for our community! Apply today and be part of something bigger than yourself.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. All employees must agree to model sobriety, both on and off the job, including no alcohol drinking, no illicit drug use, no marijuana use, and no prescription drug abuse behavior. If in recovery, must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that will be able to model sobriety.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $170,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year