General Dentist

• Modern Facility: Equipped with ADEC dental chairs, Kavo handpieces, WaveOne endodontic file system, Steris Washer Disinfector and Steris Pre-vacuum Steam Sterilizer AMSCO400 series
• Team-Based Approach: Staff ratio of 1 dentist: 2 assistants: 1 dental hygienist per pod (team)
• Integrated Services: Access to a comprehensive referral system allowing collaboration with in-house specialties including oral surgery, endodontics, pediatric dentistry and prosthodontics

Call Schedule & Coverage

• 4-10 hour shifts 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday
• All federal holidays observed with clinic closure
• Business hours only – true work-life balance

Advanced Technology & Support

• Comprehensive electronic management records (EMR) system - Transitioning to EPIC EMR in 2025
• Equipped with ADEC dental chairs
• Kavo handpieces
• WaveOne endodontic file system
• Steris Washer Disinfector and Steris Pre-vacuum Steam Sterilizer AMSCO400 series
• Career advancement, trainings and committee assignments are available and supported for individuals seeking career learning and growth opportunities
• Access to medical multi-disciplinary team members as needed
• Unwavering support from dental team members for complex cases
• Comprehensive referral system to address each patient's unique care needs

Exceptional Benefits Package

• Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunity (non-RVU based incentive program)
• Insurance
  • 100% paid medical and dental for physician
  • 95% paid coverage for entire family
  • Federal Tort Malpractice coverage at no cost
    
• Generous Time Off
  • 120 hours vacation
  • 13 annual holidays (includes birthday)
  • Unlimited sick leave accrual
  • 80 hours continuing medical education (CME) with the option to 56 hours as flexible annual leave hours
    
• Financial Benefits
  • 401K with 5% employer match
  • $3,500 annual CME allowance
  • Receive up to $700 in guaranteed reimbursement for professional society membership dues
  • Oklahoma license cost reimbursement
  • Relocation assistance
  • Student loan repayment options
  • Additional Employee Benefits

Qualifications

• Completed an American Dental Association accredited dental program (DDS or DMD)
• Documentation of work in active dental practice during the last 12 months or recent completion of an accredited program
• Current unrestricted state license and eligible for an Oklahoma license
• Current unrestricted DEA number (Preferred)
• Certification of in residency program for specialty (Preferred)
• Comfortable with simple extractions and some surgical extractions
• Comfortable performing root canals on anterior teeth
• 2 years of clinical experience preferred but new graduates encouraged to apply
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care
• For a detailed list of qualifications and requirements, please review the full job description tab

How to Apply

If you have any questions about this open position or wish to express interest, please complete the form below and upload your CV or resume and cover letter (cover letter is optional). Please enter an email address you check regularly, as this will be our primary method of communication regarding your application and next steps.

This position is located within the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health (CNDH) in the Ada located in the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center (CNMC), or in the Satellite Health Clinics located in Ardmore, Purcell and Tishomingo. The purpose of this position is to perform general dental procedures and services independently daily but have unwavering support from dental and medical multi-disciplinary team members as needed.

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
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Adhere to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Able to read, understand and apply regulations and policies
• Requirements for knowledge of blood born pathogens
• Understand and be sensitive to First American culture
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management 

Education:

• Doctorate of Dentistry

Experience:

• 1 year directly related experience (preferred)

Licenses:

• Pass general background check

Work Environment:

• Power tools
• Potential exposure to contagious diseases
• Eye wear, face shield, gloves and mask usage
• Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
• Operate power tools
• Operate surgical tools
• Sitting up to 75% of shift
• Standing up to 50% of shift