Dentist

Summary We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Dentist to join our healthcare team.

This role offers a meaningful chance to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care while making a lasting impact within Native American communities.

Begin your journey with purpose and contribute to improving oral health outcomes where it matters most.

Responsibilities Perform comprehensive dentistry services including oral examinations, radiographs, routine, preventative and minor oral surgery.

Examine, diagnose, and treat commonly encountered dental diseases and dental health problems.

Provide appropriate dental disease prevention measures for all patients treated.

Maintain all medical records ensuring all records are maintained appropriately and updated in a timely manner.

Provide patient education, counseling, and preventive care tailored to patients with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Ensure patients understand treatment options, risks, and post‑treatment care.

Compensation Total Compensation Package

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Total Compensation Dentist.

Requirements Conditions of employment

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 position is covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.

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.

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.

Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.

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.

On‑call hours or standby duty may be required.

Successful passage of the E‑Verify employment verification check is required.

Direct deposit must be set up for payment.

Background Investigation

This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

Applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Qualifications 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 includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs and other organizations.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Basic Requirements 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.

Licensure

Applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) 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.

Medical Requirements

Applicants must be able to distinguish shades of color.

Applicants who meet the above basic requirements qualify for the GS-11 grade level.

Education

Submit a copy of transcripts or a list of courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades.

Unofficial transcripts will be accepted; official transcripts required prior to official offer.

Attendance at schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education may be credited.

If foreign education is used, send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with the transcript.

Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued.

Promotion potential to GS-12 grade level exists.

Interviews include short essay responses (200 words or less) to the following four questions

How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government?

In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness?

How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role?

How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements?

Your responses are optional and will not be scored.

However, they may be reviewed by hiring managers and agency leadership during the evaluation process.

You will be asked to certify that your responses are written in your own words and that you did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) tool (such as ChatGPT or Copilot).

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.

Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations may be deemed unsuitable for employment with IHS.

Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

Access to a range of benefits is designed to make the federal career rewarding.

Eligibility depends on the type of position and full- or part-time status.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr