DENTIST

We encourage Military Veterans and Military Spouses to apply

SITE OF SERVICE: 355 Medical Group Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, AZ

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

·       Degree: Doctor of Medical in Dentistry (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS).

·       Education: Graduate from an accredited dental school approved by the Commission on Dental

·       Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA). Specialty Dentist must be a graduate of a dental specialty training program that is accredited by the CODA of the ADA or an accepted equivalent program.

·       Certification:

o  Board eligible or board certified as required

·       Additional Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) hands on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

·       Internship/Residency: Specialty Dentist: Completed a clinical post-doctoral program approved by the ADA.

·       Experience: Must have either:

o  One (1) year on a full time basis in the practice of dentistry

Or

Recent (1-year) graduate of an accredited, post-graduate dentistry training program. Dental specialists shall have a certificate of training in their specialty area from an ADA-accredited residency training program.          

·       Licensure: Must have the following:

o  Possess a current and unrestricted license to practice as a Dentist in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Island.

o  Possess a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number in order to write prescriptions for controlled substances.

·       U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen

·       English Language Requirement: Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.

·       Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

CORE DUTIES:

·       Performs a full range of professional dental tasks including treatment of

commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard

corrective, restorative or preventive measures such as single and multiple teeth

extractions, restoration of simple and compound cavities with standard and prescribed

material, taking mouth impressions for crowns, jackets, dentures and bridges and fitting

and inserting the finished appliances. Ensures correct patient identification through the

use of at least two unique patient identifiers and perform site verification, as required.

Enters workload production data into reporting system.

·       Conduct patient examination and diagnosis of diseases, abnormalities, injuries, and disorders of the oral cavity and associated structures.

·       Prescribe and interpret radiographs and diagnostic tests as indicated for diagnosis.

·       Refer patients to specialists as indicated.

·       Perform patient education to include tobacco cessation, oral hygiene instructions, dietary counseling and other preventive counseling.

·       Review patient health history and refer for medical evaluation as indicated.

·       Utilize the corporate Dental Application or other system as directed to record patient treatment encounters including treatment narrative and Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes.

·       Perform all duties to include care of patients and documentation of care in compliance with the Clinical Practice Guidelines, Dental Management Guide, Joint Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Health Service Inspection (HSI), and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards.

·       Peer review: Participate in monthly professional peer review process to include completing a review of a representative sample of a peer’s dental records.

·       Respond to medical emergencies.

HOURS:

Monday through Friday 0600-1800 for an 8 hour shift. (https://davismonthan.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Dental/Dental-Clinics)

On Call: N/A

Call Back: N/A

BASE DOWN DAYS:

During a planned closure of the facility due to training, closures before or after holidays family down days, Employee will only be compensated for the actual hours worked. If clinic is closed and employee is not able to work, employee will be required to use leave or take LWOP (without penalty). 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of services or employment opportunities and benefits. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Links:

To learn more about LUKE, please visit our website at: http://www.lukestaffing.com