Ponca Economic Development

Salary Range: $160,661.60 - $234,179.94 Annually

Position

Supervisory Dentist

Division

Department

Reports To Location

Norfolk

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt/Non-Exempt

OSHA

High Risk

Pay Grade

Grade 22 ($160,661.60 - $234,179.94)

Classification

Full-time

Summary

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is a federally recognized Tribe with its ancestral homeland located in Niobrara, NE. The Tribe does not have a reservation in the classic definition; rather, the Ponca Restoration Act defined its jurisdiction as a ‘Service Delivery Area’ comprised of 15 counties throughout parts of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Within its Service Delivery Area, the Tribe offers a broad range of health, social, educational, and cultural services.

To provide primary dental care services to all federally recognized enrolled Tribal members and other eligible patients. Performs professional dental work to a population whose oral health needs could be advanced and the procedures could be of greater difficulty. This position manages the clinic staff, schedules, training, staff development and reviews, supplies, financial stewardship, and infection control.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide primary and secondary preventative measures first and tertiary measures as a third priority in the practice of dentistry. Such services shall include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Emergency services: diagnosis and treatment of pain, infection, swelling, bleeding, and trauma.
  • Primary prevention: oral health education, topical and systemic fluorides, periodontal prophylaxis, oral cancer screenings, dental exams, and dental sealants as appropriate.
  • Secondary prevention: periodic examinations with radiographs, prompt treatment of oral lesions, and compulsory exams.
  • Basic oral services: restorative, endodontics, oral surgery, and space maintenance.
  • Tertiary measures: molar endodontics, crown and bridge, removable complete and partial dentures, and mouth guards.

• Supervise dental support staff—staff dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and receptionists. Participate in hiring, selections and dismissal processes. Conduct staff reviews, provide training for growth and discipline actions, increase patient numbers and production, support financial stewardship, orientate new staff, conduct staff meetings, and work with CDO/DDC to implement program goals. Run and interrupt reports as needed, manage staffing schedules, and handle patient concerns.

• Collaborate with health professions schools and training programs to train dental residents, dental assistants, or other ancillary dental staff when time and resources allow, without impairing the clinic’s timely treatment of patients.

• Maintain adequate and current dental records. All files, charts, and records generated during employment belong to the employer and are retained in the dental clinic.

• Assist in development of the oral health care plan and documentation of quality improvement plans and results.

• Communicate regularly with the Chief Dental Officer/Deputy Dental Chief to coordinate areas of mutual concern, including but not limited to dental health planning, scheduling, and staff matters.

• Other duties as assigned.

Relationships and Authority

The employee reports to the Chief Dental Officer/Deputy Dental Chief for the provision of dental care under the above responsibilities and duties. The dentist utilizes professional knowledge to provide care and supervises the chair-side dental assistant, dental hygienist, and front desk staff.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

Work requires long periods of standing, bending, reaching, and lifting boxes of dental supplies weighing up to 50lbs or less. Work may involve interacting with emotionally upset patients, family members, personnel, and visitors.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• License to practice dentistry in any state or U.S. territory with no restrictions.
• CPR certified.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer proficiency with dental software experience.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable.
• Successfully pass drug and alcohol, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background checks.
• Knowledge of dental practice management software and imaging software.
• Able and willing to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or two years of experience working with Native Americans or Native American organizations.
• Dental faculty or teaching experience beneficial for mentoring in clinic.
• One or more years of experience as a dentist in Nebraska or a reciprocal state/territory.
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Law 93‑638: Indian Self‑Determination Act.

Preference will be given to Ponca Tribe members or members of a federally recognized tribe. However, all qualified individuals are eligible.

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is an at‑will employer.