Required Qualifications:- Shall be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a government security clearance
- basic requirements :
- Education: Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Licensure: - possess and maintain a current, valid, unrestricted professional license/registration to practice Dentistry. Shall possess and maintain a current and valid DEA license.
- Malpractice Insurance: Shall possess and maintain malpractice insurance.
Privileges: Shall apply for and have approved dental privileges at the WEHC.
Certificates: Shall possess and maintain basic life support (BLS) certificate.
Experience: Shall have practiced clinically 12 months within the past 3 years.
Continuing Education: possess documentation of continuing dental education.
Immunizations: Contractor shall provide evidence of the following immunizations: - MMR Immunization (measles, mumps, and rubella),
- Individuals born on or after 1957 can be considered immune and shall provide documentation of physician-diagnosed measles, laboratory evidence of measles immunity, or adequate immunization with two doses of live measles vaccine on or after their first birthday.
- Individuals born prior to 1957 need not be considered susceptible; measles vaccine or proof of immunity is therefore not required.
- Individuals who are allergic to a component of vaccine and/or have a history of a severe reaction to vaccine will not be required to receive that vaccine.
- Hep B - Hepatitis B
- Tdap-Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis or, current Td booster.
- Polio
- Annual TB (tuberculosis) test results as negative.
- Flu - Influenza (seasonal)
- Scheduling Details:
- shift information
- 10 hour shifts
1. Open - 0700 - 1730
2. 2nd shift - 0730 - 1800
3. Close - 0830 - 1900
4. Fields - 0800 - 1630 - 8 hour shifts
1. Open - 0700 - 1530
2. 2nd shift - 0800 - 1630
3. Close - 1030 - 1900
4. Fields - 0800 - 1630 - Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays), normally between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:Provide dental services to children, adults and elderly;
- Interview and collection of pertinent health data from patient;
- Review past medical history;
- Evaluation/assessment of patient condition and documentation in a legible manner;
- Institution of patient treatment plans;
- Assurance of necessary patient follow-up;
- Conduct case conference with IHS staff, patient, and/or guardian as necessary;
- Follow IHS guidelines for Patient Referred Care (PRC);
- Conduct patient care in assigned duty area;
- Diagnostic/examination, screening, initial and periodic;
- Prophylaxis, including hand scaling, use of ultrasonic instruments;
- Emergency care diagnosis and treatment;
- Treatment of oral infections;
- Preventative services - sealants, fluoride, oral hygiene instruction;
- Restorative - simple and complex;
- Endodontic - anterior and posterior;
- Periodontal diagnosis, treatment, surgery and chemical treatments;
- Oral surgery - simple and surgical extractions of erupted teeth, partial impactions, soft tissue and biopsy;
- Pediatric dentistry - pulpotomies, pulpectomies, stainless steel crowns;
- Crown and bridge - single and multiple units;
- Removable prosthetics;
- Radiographic interpretation - periapical, bitewing, panorex, occlusal, extraoral soft tissue;
- Adjunctive general services (i.e.; x-rays, fluoride treatments, etc.);
- Charting in patient dental/medical record - health history, exam, dental progress, referrals;
- Limited dental laboratory procedures;
- Limited oral medication to treat dental anxiety;
- Prescribe medication as necessary;
- Shall be knowledgeable and perform services using infection control practices in accordance with accreditation standards, IHS policy and procedures, OSHA, and other regulating agencies and laws;
- Shall be able to speak with sufficient clarity, interpret, read, and write in English;
- Ability to work independently;
- Shall provides services in a professional and respectful manner when dealing with patients and colleagues;
- Shall respect and maintain the basic rights of patients including personal dignity;
- The Contract provider shall provide continuous service without interruption for the term of the contract, unless interruption of service is approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.
- Shall not collect patient data for personal research or case study activities.
- Shall not remove from the facility nor export PHI/PII electronically to personal email or server accounts for any reason.
- Shall complete all agency required training such as but not limited to Information Technology Security; Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse in Health Care Settings; HIPAA/HIM.
- Shall follow and remain in full compliance with the agency bylaws, policy, procures, regulation, laws, and accrediting organizations which govern the performance of daily operations
Professionals who take pride in their work and want to be appreciated for their efforts are encouraged to apply! In exchange for our staff members' dedication and expertise, we are proud to offer a team environment and competitive compensation packages with an opportunity to establish rewarding careers. If you fit this description and would like to be considered for this position, please apply online by visiting https://tcmpcareers.applicantstack.com/x/openings. Feel free to e-mail us at recfax@tcassociates.com if you have any additional questions. We would love to hear from you!
If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to TCMP by forwarding this job posting.
