Dentist

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Dentist to join our healthcare team. This role offers a meaningful chance to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while making a lasting impact within Native American communities. Begin your journey with purpose and contribute to improving oral health outcomes where it matters most.

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Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):

Education

Applicants must have a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a school approved by the American Dental Association(ADA) or the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Licensure

Applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) which are developed and administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) and possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Applicants who meet the above basic requirements qualify for the GS-11 grade level.

Medical Requirements

Applicants must be able to distinguish shades of color.

Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cut-off day of rating to be eligible for consideration.

Responsibilities:

There MAY NOT be immediate vacancies at all locations.

Primary duties and responsibilities for all Dentists include, but are not limited to:

• Perform comprehensive dentistry services including oral examinations, radiographs, routine, preventative and minor oral surgery.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat commonly encountered dental diseases and dental health problems.
• Provides appropriate dental disease prevention measures for all patients treated.
• Maintain all medical records ensuring all records are maintained appropriately and updated in a timely manner.
• Provides patient education, counseling, and preventive care tailored to patients with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ensures patients understand treatment options, risks, and post-treatment care.

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Salary : $123,077