About this opportunity
Ponca City Development Authority lists this Dentist opportunity in newkirk, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This job is posted for Kaw Nation. The direct contact is Daniel Pappan at (email protected)
TITLE: DENTIST
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: HEALTH DIRECTOR
CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: Chair
QUALIFICATIONS: D.S. or D.M.D. from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and American Dental Association. Licensed to practice in the state, Certified in CPR,
Accurate and precise attention to detail. Compassionate and caring of patients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Able to work in an intense, concentrated environment. Complies with all office, local, state, and American Dental Association regulations, protocols, and procedures. At least two (2) years experience in general/family practice is preferred. Experience providing healthcare to Native Americans preferred. Applicant may not have any unresolved malpractice suits pending against him/her and shall not have any unresolved complaints on file in any state where he/she has a license to practice medicine. Experience with computerized medical records systems preferred. Computer literacy required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits
Prescribe antibiotics and pain-relieving medications
Provide patient care for cracked or fractured teeth
Perform procedures to treat decay and cavities
Prepare and place fillings
Examine patients for dental and jaw diagnoses
Create models for dental appliances
Perform general dentistry
Interpret x-rays and diagnostic tests
Sedate patients and administer anesthetics
Perform tooth extractions and root canals
Diagnose and treat oral diseases
Create detailed treatment plans for patients
Perform surgical procedures on teeth, bone, and soft tissues
Educate patients on aftercare and answer questions
All new hires will be required by the Kaw Nation to submit to a pre employment drug screen. Failure to pass the drug screen will lead to withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.
Worksite address
newkirk, OK, 74647, US
Who can apply
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