We have an exciting opportunity for a Dentist (Independent Contractor) to work at Indian Health Services in Harlem, MT. This opportunity can be either full time or part time. This is a great opportunity to provide exceptional care to guests, be a part of a knowledgeable team, and receive a competitive compensation package! This position provides an hourly pay rate, mileage and lodging.

Job Duties:

• Makes clinical and radiographic examinations of the oral hard and soft tissues, and a diagnosis of pathological or irregular conditions that can be of greater than usual difficulty.
• Reviews patient medical history and chart for evidence of disease or abnormalities which could adversely affected by dental treatment that can be of greater than usual difficulty.
• Studies results of examination and determines types of services required and develops acceptable treatment plans that can be of greater than usual difficulty.
• Performs endodontic, prosthodontic, periodontics, pedodontic, operative, oral surgery and preventive orthodontic that can be of greater than usual difficulty.
• Performs removal of un-erupted and impacted teeth, residual root tips, localized foreign bodiesfrom the gingival tissues and alveolar sockets.
• Performs prosthetic work involving complicating conditions such as lack of bone support for dentures, jaws which are irregularly formed,substantial changes in oral formation because of long years without teeth, and surgery on the bone and tissues in the supporting structure for the teeth.
• Performs root canal therapy on the anterior teeth of both children and adults, and muco-gingival surgery. Treats rampant caries in children, acute cellulitis associated with dental pathology. and diseases of salivary glands and their ducts. Applies corrective treatment in cases of abnormal formation, where proper occlusion is difficult to attain.
• Administers local anesthesia, often times on difficult patients.
• Informs the patient about good dental health practices.
• Provides dental care services to individuals eligible for services provided by the IHS in homes, schools, other community locations, and clinics in the Service Unit. Refers patients to appropriate contracted dental sources, such as other government facilities, or private practice.
• Works with other health professionals on IPC (Improving Patient Care) objectives of the Fort Belknap Service Unit.
• Meets all electronic health record completion time requirements.
• Actively participates In quality management continuous performance improvement, staff development, risk management. infection control, GPRA measures. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP), Meaningful Use. and safety activities.
• closely with the Chief Dental Officer, Clinical Director, and Administrative Officer to meet any objectives they may develop as a team

Qualifications:

• Must pass a background check
• Must be certified in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Cert
• Basic knowledge of portable treatment delivery units is strongly encouraged but not required.
• Current DDS or DMD License in any state
• Must have had their COVID-19 Vaccination or provide accommodation letter

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Mileage Reimbursement (.56 cents/mi)
• Meal Perdiem and Hotel

Complete Mobile Dentistry, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics, or status as a protected veteran. In addition to federal law requirements, Complete Mobile Dentistry complies with applicable state and local laws