Lead Dentist

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Company: Northern Valley Indian Health

Location: Red Bluff, CA 96080

Description:

Job Description
Sign-On Bonus & Relocation For Eligible New Hires!

***We welcome applicants with valid licensure from any U.S. state or territory.***

POSITION SUMMARY: In addition to providing dental services to assigned patients, the Lead Dentist will provide overall supervision to the other dental providers as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Dental Director

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Perform chart reviews for dental providers (DDS and RDH), and produce a peer review report for the CQI meeting.
  • Provide PRC referral approval.
  • Coordinate PTO for providers at site location and approve payroll.
  • Oversee No Charge review for redo of treatment at no cost to patient.
  • Attend Dental Operations Meetings as representatives for dentist at each site.
  • Initial Incident Report and Patient Complaint review with appropriate recommendations.
  • Participate in the development and proposal of new dental policy, procedures and protocols with Dental Director.
  • Assist in recruiting and retention efforts.
  • Keep the Dental Director, Lead RDA and Clinic Site Manager abreast of current activities and situations within the Dental Department.
  • Provide consultation services for other providers regarding diagnosis and treatment planning options.
  • Provide direct dental services to program patients, including all aspects of supervision of staff functions during patient care.
  • Other duties as assigned by Dental Director.


  • Experience and Skills
    QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Licensed California Dentist
  • Five (5) years clinical experience.
  • Sensitive to Indian culture and health needs.
  • Maintain Current DEA registration.
  • Indian preference. Preference in filling vacancies is give to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 & 473). In other than the above, NVIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


  • Job Benefits
    • Sign On Bonus and Relocation for Eligible New Hire
    • Low patient/provider ratios
    • No on-call or weekends
    • 401k with employer match
    • Loan Repayment Options
    • 14 Paid Holidays
    • Generous PTO accrual
    • Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
    • Supplemental Provider Benefits

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