If you are a motivated and dedicated Senior Dentist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA NW, you'll find a supportive and inclusive work environment where every member of our team is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's a place for you to make a positive impact.

Company Mission: The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company: At NARA NW, we provide essential services and support to Native American and Alaska Native people, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. As an organization rooted in cultural heritage and community values, we offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a direct positive impact in the lives of others.

We have over 400 employees in a wide range of programs and services, including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and cultural enrichment programs, there are endless opportunities to grow and thrive in your career while making a difference in the lives of others.

Position Overview: The Senior Dentist has the responsibility for the ongoing development and implementation of a comprehensive system of oral health care for NARA. The Dental Director will work to provide leadership and in developing and implementing collaborative and integrated services with NARA in a culturally appropriate manner. In addition, the Dental Director will provide clinical supervision to all dental staff and work closely with the Dental Manager to carry out dental operations.  

What you will do: 

• Maintains a clinical patient load that is equivalent to 0.75 FTE clinical dentist/ provides hands-on patient care as scheduled each week.

• Develop, maintain and implement formal clinic policies and procedures; guide dentists and professional staff to deliver consistent standards of care according to policies and assuring highest quality of clinical practices are delivered.

• Keep current with new techniques relating to all aspects of the dental field and related areas.

• Collaborate with the Dental Manager and other  management to ensure smooth operation of clinic and programs including staffing and patient visit ratios, scheduling, cost-benefit of programs; advise on facilities and equipment purchases and repairs.

• Performs chart reviews in accordance with NARA polices and adheres to the standards of those policies.

Qualifications

We would like to hear from people that have:

• A Doctor of Dental Medicine degree or a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from a college or university accredited by the American Dental Association.

• Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry issued by the State of Oregon.

• Have or be able to obtain a Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.

• Three years of dental clinic or professional work experience.

• Oregon Nitrous Oxide endorsement. If nitrous oxide endorsement is not available, must have this certification within 6 months of hire

• One year of management experience is required.