Dentist

Job overview

The Dentist position is onsite in Cedar City, UT. Compensation is not specified; the posting states that starting salary is DOE. The role provides dental services and helps plan and execute the dental office setup for the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah. The dentist provides general and comprehensive oral care, communicates findings and treatment plans, and records procedures in Dentrix. The role also oversees clinic operations and staff, supports quality assurance and compliance reporting, and helps ensure services are delivered efficiently and in a culturally competent manner.

What you'll do

• Provide general and comprehensive dental services, including oral examinations and treatment
• advise patients on oral health and communicate examination findings, diagnoses, and proposed treatment plans
• monitor and update patient medical status
• record treatment procedures in Dentrix
• refer patients to specialists when needed
• oversee dental clinic operations and staff
• create and implement dental policies and procedures
• assist with performance measures and compliance reporting
• participate in quality assurance
• schedule, coordinate, recruit, train, and manage dental staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dentist

general dentistry

patient care

dental clinic operations

culturally competent care

dentrix

dds or dmd

utah license

cedar city ut

paiute indian tribe of utah

monday–friday schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid group health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and long-term disability premiums for employee, spouse, and dependents
• supplemental benefits
• monthly employer HSA contributions
• 401(k) and Roth plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%
• paid time off, holidays, birthday and bereavement leave
• employee assistance, education assistance, and wellness programs.

Why this role

Requires a dental doctoral degree and DDS or DMD; a valid Utah driver’s license and dental credentialing are required. First Aid, CPR, and BLS certification must be obtained within three months and maintained. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch.

About the employer

Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah is hiring for this role. Industry: American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments. Sector: 92.