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Staff Dentist  Nimkee Memorial Health Center Eastern Michigan - Bemidji Area 2591 South Leaton Road: 2591 S. Leaton Road Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Vacancy Number: MT. PLEASANT STAFF DENTIST Open Dates: August 22, 2008 - Open Until Filled Grades:  Salary Series: 0680 Salary Range(s): Contact Tony Buckanaga for details. Positions: 1 Contact: Tony Buckanaga Phone: 800-892-3079 Fax: 218-444-0498 Email: tony.buckanaga@ihs.gov	Search Results Area Map Request Info
Notes:   FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT: Danielle Sineway email: dasineway@sagchip.org Resumes can also be mailed to: Human Resources 7500 Soaring Eagle Blvd Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Faxed to: 989-775-5601 SAGINAW CHIPPEWA INDIAN TRIBE OF MICHIGAN POSITION DESCRIPTION OFFICIAL POSITION TITLE: Staff Dentist 07018 DEPARTMENT: Tribal Dental Department CLASSIFICATIONS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Chief Dental Officer SUPERVISES: Dental staff in the absence of the Chief Dental Officer DATE: February 27, 2007- OUF APPROVED: POSITION SUMMARY: Duties of the officer include the provision of dental services to patients, Indian or Non-Indian, served at the facility to which the Officer is assigned, or to any other facility or program where the Tribe provides services under a PL 936-638 contract, including care for hospitalized patients in accordance with privileges granted. The Staff Dentist will be responsible for day to day activities under the supervision of the Supervising Dentist. These include all dental procedures associated with a general dentistry clinic. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provide dental health services to eligible patients in accordance with Indian Health Service policies, maintains dental lab, MSDS log, and other duties as assigned by supervisor. 2. Assist in coordinating, implementing and evaluating community outreach programs. 3. Establishes and maintains relations with other health disciplines and tribal health groups, as well as other official and non-official health, educational, and governing organizations. 4. Acknowledges all communications and submits required reports. 5. Promotes dignity, respect, and mutual understanding between the dental staff and the people they serve. CONTACTS/PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts with the public eligible to receive dental services at the Nimkee Memorial Wellness Center Dental Clinic and associated staff employed there for the purpose of providing direct care dental services. WORK ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY HAZARDS: As with any dental clinic, there exists the potential risk of exposure to body fluids such as blood and saliva and/or the potential for needle sticks and/or dental instrument skin puncture. Latex is used in the dental office which may produce allergic reactions in some. Patient confidentiality is mandatory. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum requirements include DDS/DMD degree from an accredited school and a Michigan Dental License or license within the state of Michigan soon after hiring.

Below you may obtain the following forms: OF-612: Optional Application for Federal Employment; the OF-306: Declaration for Federal Employment and the Application Questionnaire for Child Care Positions Form.