Dentist (Pediatric)

This position is located within Indian Health Service, Dental Services Branch, Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC), Gallup, NM. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a technical expert within the specialty area of Pediatric Dentistry, the incumbent assumes responsibility for the diagnosis, care, and treatment of patients in an outpatient and hospital-based dental clinic. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Performs diagnosis and treatment of complicated dental conditions requiring modification of standard techniques or the development of innovative treatment approaches. Responsible for planning, diagnosing, and carrying out a broad range of dental treatment services. Determines the type and extent of care required, referring only the most complex or unusual cases for consultation. Provides emergency services, including treatment of trauma, pain and infection. Administers local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide when needed. Performs routine and complex tooth extractions and removal of residual root tips in both simple and complex situations. Performs root canal therapy and other pulpal therapy on the anterior and posterior teeth QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance. To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. The Hiring Manager/Selecting Official may elect to utilize an available flexibility wherein applicants who are currently enrolled and expected to complete the required education and obtain the required licensure/certification/registration within 9 month(s) of applying, may be deemed tentatively qualified. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Individual Occupational Requirements General Schedule Qualification Standards - Dentistry Series 0680 Education- Applicants must have a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a school approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) or the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Licensure- Applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) which are developed and administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) and possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Experience- In addition to meeting the above education and licensure requirements, applicants must have one or more full years of experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing professional dentistry work for GS-12 level and above assignments. Qualifying experience involves the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and disorders of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area. Examples of dentistry experience may include the removal of decay; filling cavities; straightening, extracting, and repairing t

Salaire : $107,592 – $139,871/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.ihs.gov/OHR/pay-and-benefits/insurance/

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