General Dentist

Company: The Chickasaw Nation
Location: Ada
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

General Dentist - 2820*Ada, OK - Health - Full Time*_Posted 2 months ago_*Apply**Save*DescriptionWe are currently looking for a Full Time General Dentist to join our Division of Ancillary and Specialty Services team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.*Summary:*Performs dental services within the scope consistent with established professional standards and health system policies.*Responsibilities:** Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types* Greets and engages with a smile* Determines and meets needs* Seeks positive experience and outcomes* Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner* Partners with internal and external services as needed to ensure appropriate referral is made* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types* Shares responsibilities for maintaining adequate supplies and equipment* Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment* Observes and addresses potential environmental hazards and risks* Maintains and promotes professionalism* Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics* Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards* May provide break coverage for others as assigned* May augment staff in other areas as needed based on staffing and needs ratio in regularly assigned unit* Maintain knowledge of and follow all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.* Participates in performance improvement activities to measure, assess and improve the quality of assigned work area* Maintains an effective working relationship with all Chickasaw Nation staff, departments, and exterior customers* Facilitates consults, referrals, and form completion as requested and approved by the medical staff* Develops and maintains care planning for patients and reviews the care plan for assigned patients* Provide preventative diagnostic and therapeutic care and services for patients of all ages* Flexibility in cross-training and providing coverage for clinic to clinic* All other duties as assigned*Competencies:*Essential:* Follow instructions, written or oral* Adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability* Read, understand and apply regulations and policies* Requirements for knowledge of blood born pathogens* Understand and be sensitive to First American culture* Verbal with team, departments, guests and management* Written with team, departments, guests and management*Skills:**Experience:*Nonessential:* 1 year directly related experience*Education:*Essential:* Doctorate of Dentistry*Credentials:*Essential:* Pass general background check*Working Conditions:*Essential:* Power tools* Potential exposure to contagious diseases* Eye wear* Face shield* Gloves* Mask* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach* Operate power tools* Operate surgical tools* Sitting up to 75% of shift* Standing up to 50% of shift#INDWork Location: In personby Jobble

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