Clinic Dentist

The Clinic Dentist is responsible to treat clinic patients within the dental program under the Administrative Jurisdiction of the Karuk Tribe. The Dentist demonstrates the ability to appropriately diagnose and treat program patients of all ages to achieve the best results possible, within an estimated treatment time, with maximum concern for patient comfort and deliver quality care. Dentist is required to appropriately document findings, diagnosis, patient’s medication conditions, allergies, patient’s general oral health and treatment rendered using the electronic patient records system. Assists with the development and coordination of all dental policies and procedures, conducts training as required. Responsible in monitoring assigned dental continuous quality improvement activities, and serves as a member of the Accreditation Continuous Quality Improvement Committee (ACQI). Offers professional advice to the Dental Director as appropriate. Attends Council Health Board Meetings and provides reports as requested. Provides primary dental care, dental supervision, coordinate training activities and institute preventative dental care programs.

1. Provide direction of dental services including development of protocols, standard procedures, and management of all patient related activities.
2. Display age-specific competencies in working with infants, toddlers, preschool, school age, adolescents, early adult, middle adult, and geriatric patients.
3. Participate in reviewing the dental policy and procedure manual annually.
4. Supervise dental auxiliary staff.
5. Coordinate and monitor assigned dental CQI activities and report as directed.
6. Report as required by Tribal, Federal, State, County, and Local regulations.
7. Present patients their dental treatment plan(s) and/or treatment options, including financial responsibilities.
8. Provide dental advice to health committees, and attend required meetings or functions as requested.
9. Assist the dental staff in the development and training of educational programs for staff and patients; train as required or requested.
10. Provide dental services and other health care-related services in homes, schools, clinics, job sites, and other community locations within the Karuk Tribe’s Service Area.
11. Be available for local and out-of-area travel as required for job-related training, and comply with reporting requirements as appropriate.
12. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

1. DDS or DMD from an accredited school of dentistry; licensed to practice dentistry in California or able to obtain license within 6 months of hire; must possess or obtain current US DEA registration.
2. Must apply to the Tribe’s Medical Staff and receive clinical privileges from the Karuk Tribal Health Board.
3. Must maintain CEUs as required for license renewal.
4. Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and insurability by the Tribe’s insurance carrier.
5. Current CPR and Basic First Aid certification.
6. Strict adherence to confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
7. Documentation of immunity to measles and rubella, or immunization with recommended vaccines including Hepatitis B; annual TB test.
8. Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and criminal background check.