Endodontist

Job Summary: The Endodontist is responsible for diagnosing and treating dental issues related to the pulp and root structures of teeth. This includes performing root canal treatments, apicoectomies, and other specialized procedures to save teeth and relieve pain. The Endodontist works closely with general dentists, oral surgeons, and other dental professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients. Essential Functions: Conducts thorough clinical examinations and interprets radiographs to diagnose dental issues, focusing particularly on the pulp and surrounding tissues. Performs root canal therapy, including complex cases, and other endodontic treatments like apicoectomy and treating dental trauma. Diagnoses and treats tissue and nerve issues through root canal therapy and other methods. Performs pulp treatment including but not limited to pulpotomy, pulpectomy, and pulp regeneration. Uses local anesthesia to ensure patient comfort during endodontic procedures. Addresses dental emergencies, focusing on pain relief and saving teeth through endodontic treatments. Works in collaboration with other dental specialists for comprehensive patient care, particularly in cases requiring advanced endodontic treatments. Works in collaboration with other dental specialists for comprehensive patient care, particularly in cases requiring advanced endodontic treatments. Keeps abreast of the latest developments in endodontics, adheres to relevant regulations, and follows best practices in infection control and safety. Actively participates in continuing education, research, and quality improvement activities within the field of endodontics. Involves in meetings and represents the dental practice or organization as needed, focusing on endodontic expertise. Efficiently documents treatments and patient interactions in EHR for accurate billing, referrals, and maintaining patient records. Adheres to HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality. Undertakes other related responsibilities, focusing on endodontic care and patient wellbeing. PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR: Effectively plan, organize workload and schedule time to meet the demands of the position. Work in a cooperative and professional manner with OHC and GPTLHB staff. Treat Great Plains tribes and collaborators with dignity and respect. Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills. Advance personal educational development by attending training sessions and seminars as appropriate. Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors and guests. Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness and respect. Relate well and work collaboratively with coworkers and all levels of staff in a professional manner. Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities. Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality. Handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally. Be self-directed and take proactive initiative to assist others. Resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision if needed. Exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment. Promote an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free lifestyle. Embrace modes of appearance and attire that reflect a professional presence. Adhere to GPTLHB policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor REQUIREMENTS: Participates in Core Connections training and applies GPTLHB Core Connections concepts and practices in their work. Familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as an ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations. Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities. Possess the ability to resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision. Able to exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment. Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and overnight or extended travel as necessary. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to community members, consumers and other employees of the organization. Proficiency with computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other Internet technologies. Valid driver's license must be kept current, and certificates, credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state and/or grant regulations. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The supervisor provides administrative direction with assignments in terms of broadly defined goals or functions. The employee usually has responsibility for independently planning, designing, and carrying out programs, projects, studies, or other work. Results of the work are considered technically authoritative and are normally accepted without significant change. If the work should be reviewed, the review concerns such matters as fulfillment of program objectives, effect of advice and influence on the overall program, or the contribution to the advancement of technology. Recommendations for new projects and alteration of objectives usually are evaluated for such considerations as availability of funds and other resources, broad program goals, or established priorities. GUIDELINES: Guidelines are broadly stated and nonspecific, e.g., broad policy statements and basic legislation that require extensive interpretation. The employee must use judgment and ingenuity in interpreting the intent of the guides that do exist and in developing applications to specific areas of work. Frequently, the employee is recognized as a technical authority in the development and interpretation of guidelines, policies and organizational requirements. COMPLEXITY: The work includes varied duties requiring many different and unrelated processes and methods that are applied to a broad range of activities or substantial depth of analysis, typically for an administrative or professional field. Decisions regarding what needs to be done include major areas of uncertainty in approach, methodology, or interpretation and evaluation processes that result from such elements as continuing changes in program, technological developments, unknown phenomena, or conflicting requirements. The work requires originating new techniques, establishing criteria, or developing new information. SCOPE AND EFFECT: The work involves establishing criteria; formulating projects; assessing program effectiveness; or investigating or analyzing a variety of unusual conditions, problems, or questions. The work product or service affects a wide range of organizational activities, major financial activities, or the operation of other programs divisions of the organization. PERSONAL CONTACTS: The personal contacts are with individuals or groups from outside the organization in a moderately unstructured setting. For example, the contacts are not established on a routine basis and the purpose and extent of each contact is different. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: The purpose is to influence, motivate, interrogate, or control persons or groups. The persons contacted may be fearful, skeptical, uncooperative, or dangerous. Therefore, the employee must be skillful in approaching the individual or group in order to obtain the desired effect, such as gaining compliance with established policies and regulations by persuasion or negotiation, or gaining information by establishing rapport with a suspicious informant. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. The employee must be able to read, write, speak and hear. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields. SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This is a non-supervisory position that may provide functional direction, guidance and instruction to other employees when necessary. This position possess authority to assign, coordinate, and review quality and quantity of work of other employees. Instructs employees in specific techniques or technical methods for accomplishing work assignments. The employee may perform the same type of work as other employees, but may be responsible for performance of the more technically difficult, controversial, or sensitive work assigned to the unit or group. Direct Reports: None MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Must have a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Dental Medicine (DMD) from a school approved by the Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association (ADA) or other dental school. Must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in any U.S. State or Territory. Must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment. The GPTLHB is a tribal organization that follows tribal preference laws. Our policy is to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non-native candidates in hiring decisions if all other qualifications are equal. Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks.

Created: 2024-11-02