Supervisory Dentist

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide primary and secondary preventative measure first and tertiary measures as a third priority in the practice of dentistry.
• Such services shall include, but not limited to the following: Emergency services, oral health education, topical and systemic fluorides, periodontal prophylaxis, oral cancer screenings and dental exams, dental sealants as appropriate, periodic examinations with radiographs, prompt treatment of oral lesions, compulsory exams, restorative, endodontics, oral surgery, space maintenance, molar endodontics, crown and bridge, removable complete and partial dentures, and mouth guards.
• Supervise dental support staff – including staff dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and receptionists.
• Participate in the hiring selections and dismissal process.
• Conduct staff reviews and if needed, training for growth and discipline actions.
• Work to increase # of patients and production numbers.
• Support financial stewardship.
• Orientates new staff.
• Conducts staff training and staff meetings.
• Works with CDO/DDC on implementing program goals.
• Runs and interrupts reports as needed.
• Manages the staffing scheduling.
• Handles patient concerns.
• Works with health professions’ schools and training programs to train dental residents, dental assistants or other ancillary dental staff as times and resources allow.

Qualifications

• License to practice dentistry in any state or U.S. territory with no restrictions.
• CPR certified.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer proficiency with dental software experience.
• Valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background checks.
• Knowledge of dental practice management software and imaging software.
• Able and willing to travel.
• One, two is more ideal, years’ experience working with Native Americans or Native American organizations.
• Dental faculty or teaching experience beneficial to mentor in clinic.
• One or more years’ experience as a Dentist in the state of Nebraska or a reciprocal state/territory.
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Law 93-638: Indian Self Determination Act.