<p> PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY JOB ANNOUNCEMENT</p><p>JOB TITLE: General Dentist (Emergency Hire) OPEN DATE: November 28, 2016 REPORTS TO: Dental Director CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled DEPT: Dental GENERAL FUNCTION: Provide direct, comprehensive general dental care and education to eligible PTHA patients. </p><p>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Perform annual exams to diagnose dental diseases.  Provide general dental care services to correct or treat dental diseases and deficiencies.  Provide urgent care services to patients to relieve pain, bleeding, and swelling.  Evaluate, construct, and insert prosthodontics appliances for patients in coordination with dental lab.  Make referrals to appropriate sources for specialized care and monitor through follow-up.  Provide dental health education to patients, families, and PTHA staff.  Supervise the chair-side dental assistants.  Prescribes medication appropriate for treating the patient and their dental disease.  Provide in-depth knowledge of dental restorative, endodontic, periodontic and oral surgery practices and procedures including treatment regarding crowns and bridges.  Accurately and efficiently document patient information using Electronic Health Records Systems. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE): Graduate from an accredited school of dentistry. Current WA State license to practice dentistry required. Minimum three (3) years' experience as a licensed dentist working in a dental practice. Must have current registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number. Current BLS required. Experience and/or ability to work with Electronic Health Records Systems. BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and AD&D insurance, 401(k), Vacation and Sick leave, paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Plan plus much more!</p><p>TO APPLY: A PTHA employment application is required (resume optional). Applications are available in the Human Resource Department or on the PTHA website. Completed applications must be submitted to the Human Resource Department by 5:00 pm on the closing date. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer while practicing Native preference according to law. </p><p>PTHA - Human Resource Department Phone: (253) 593-0232 ext. 353 Kwawachee Counseling Center, Bldg. #4, 1st Floor Fax: (253) 593-3479 2209 East 32nd Street Email: [email protected] Tacoma, WA 98404 Website: www.eptha.com </p><p>Because of the large number of applications that may be received, not everyone who applies for a vacant position will be interviewed. Only those interviewed will receive notification when the position is filled or closed. PTHA IS AN ALCOHOL/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE and SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT </p>