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Dentist (Endodontics)
Indian Health Service · Posted 62 days ago
About the Role
This position is located at the Whiteriver Service Unit under Medical Services, Dental Department, in Whiteriver, Arizona. The purpose of this position is to serve as a clinical specialist in Endodontics to provide dental service to the designated population in accordance with the Indian Health Service policies. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
What You'll Do
- →Major Duties: Diagnostic by use of patient history, radiographs, examinations, diagnostic models, and other appropriate tests.
- →Endodontic restoration of teeth having suffered severe and rampant caries, periodontal disease, and trauma to the oral cavity and supporting structures.
- →Provides emergency services including the treatment of trauma, pain and infection.
- →Participate in the development and implementation of continuing education courses for the dental program.
- →Provide technical guidance for the service unit dentists in the development and oepration of direct and contract endodontic programs.
- →Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.
- →This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
- →Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
- →The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements.
- →If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
- →Additional Information: (Continued) This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
- →Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
- →At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.
Requirements
- ✓Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S.
- ✓Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Delegated Examining Authority.
- ✓Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service.
- ✓Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
- ✓You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
- ✓Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
- ✓A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
- ✓Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
- ✓Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
- ✓Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
- ✓Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
- ✓Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
Personality Fit
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