SUMMARY
In coordination with the Health & Human Services Director, the Dentist will be responsible for providing the usual and customary professional services of a Dentist for Tribal patients at the Tribal Dental Clinic in compliance with the standards of care and ethics of the American Dental Association, and regulations of the Indian Health Service. In addition to providing direct patient care, the Dentist will also be responsible for assigned administrative duties.
Primary responsibilities and job functions are included in Job Description which is available in Human Resources upon request.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
 Doctor of Dental Surgery accreditation and dental license.
 Ability to supervise a dental team of assistants, hygienist, billing clerk and receptionist providing direction and performance evaluation.
 Ability to complete administrative duties related to Indian Health Service regulations and requirements and make patient referral to outside specialists and practitioners with all necessary documentation.
 Ability to work well with Tribal Government Staff and Tribal members of all ages.
 Valid Oregon driver’s license.
 Must be at least 18 years of age.
 Must possess reasonable ability to communicate in English.
 This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background check which may include fingerprinting.
 Must have employment eligibility in the U.S.
 Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process.

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY & RESTRICTIONS
• Supervise a dental team of assistants, hygienist, billing clerk and receptionist providing direction and performance evaluation.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
• Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT
• All vacation time shall be pre-arranged and approved with the Health Services Director.
• Moderate noise level with frequent interruptions and distractions.

BENEFITS
• Full time with benefits including employer paid medical, dental, short and long term disability, life insurance.
• 401(k) Deferred Compensation plan.
• Paid holiday, vacation and sick leave.

HOURS
• 40 hours per week.
• Generally Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with possible occasional evening and weekend work.

JOB LOCATION
Tribal Administrative Office
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

HOW TO APPLY
Send employment application, cover letter and resume by February 15, 2012 to:

Covita Hughes
Recruitment Specialist
TRC&H / CTCLUSI
5647 HWY 126
Florence, OR 97439

Or fax to 541-902-2966

If you have any questions, please call Covita Hughes at 541-902-6504

Position description available upon request.