This position is located at the Crow Service Unit, Lodge Grass MT. The position supervises dental assistants and provides comprehensive dental care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients at the clinic and other locations as needed, such as schools and other clinics within the Crow Service Unit. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Makes clinical and radiographic examinations of the oral hard and soft tissues, and a diagnosis of pathological or irregular conditions. Reviews patient history and chart for evidence of disease or abnormalities which could adversely affected by dental treatment. Studies results of examination and determines types of services required and develops an acceptable treatment plan.
Performs endodontic, prosthodontic, periodontic, pedodontics, operative, oral surgery and preventive orthodontic services from simple to complex. Administers local anesthesia. Informs the patient about good dental health practices. Provides dental care services to individuals eligible for services provided by the IHS in homes, schools, other community locations, and clinics in the Service Unit.
Ensures direct dental services are provided that are of quality and quantity consistent with IHS and service unit policies. Provides supervision of dental assistants that are stationed at the Lodge Grass Clinic. Supervises and directs referral of patients to appropriate contracted dental sources, such as government facilities, or private practices.
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
kandis.realbird@ihs.gov · 406-208-1984
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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