Dentist

Full-time
Watersmeet, MI

Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians

Posted On: Feb-19-2020 NOT APUBLISHED YET
Status: This Job is Closed
Salary
$100,000 – $160,000 a year
Details

DESCRIPTION: 

The Lac Vieux Desert Health Center dental department is seeking a skilled and experienced dentist with excellent communication skills to join our professional team. The ideal candidate for this position has worked with patients of all ages, is proficient in performing regular checkups, complex dental procedures and is committed to the highest quality of patient care. Those who are qualified and in search of a long-term career opportunity are encouraged to submit an application.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide hands-on patient care as scheduled each week.
  • Diagnose and provide appropriate dental treatment to patients, restorations, root canals, extractions, partials, dentures and cosmetic dentistry.
  • Educates patients and parents on maintaining proper oral health.
  • Communicates with dental team regarding patient treatment plans.
  • Prescribe medications as necessary.
  • Carefully documents all medications, diagnosis, treatment plans and consultations.
  • Represents LVD Health Center at community meetings and events, as requested.
  • Manage other duties as assigned.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:

  • DDS, DMD required.
  • Current Michigan dentistry license.
  • A Team-player with demonstrated dedication to excellence. Personal integrity manifested in a positive and credible demeanor.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Good sense of humor.
  • Dedicated to ensure the highest quality of care to patients.
  • Friendly and professional. • Established comfort working with diverse cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.
  • Working knowledge and comfort with Dental software (Eaglesoft, Dentrix, etc.)
  • Up to date knowledge of regulations, methods, trends and equipment; professional dental association membership(s).
  • Detail oriented. Effective organizational skills. Meets timetables, Successful working in a fast-paced situation and is self-directed with minimal supervision.
  • CPR certified.

LVDHC is committed to providing culturally appropriate services. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and lifestyles and demonstrate a knowledge of, and sensitivity to our patients’ diverse needs.