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Dentist
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Position Number: 5141071
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Position Type: Medicine - Dentistry

Dentist

Job Description

*This position will be open until filled. For full consideration, all application related materials should be submitted by April 7, 2024. Application review will begin April 8, 2024.

Working under the supervision of the Dental Director, the Dentist provides professional, high-quality dental diagnosis, treatment and education to a broad range of patients, including children, adolescents and adults.

Provides hands-on dental care in a variety of settings while achieving the highest levels of appropriateness, quality, efficiency, accessibility and responsiveness.

Maintains full appointment schedule for office practice and other settings;

Provides a full range of general dental services within the dentist's defined scope of training
Utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment techniques
Refers patients to specialists and relevant patient care components as appropriate
Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment regimens as appropriate
Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of dental technical and support staff as required
Follows established departmental policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental and/or infection control standards
Maintains necessary credentialing, licensure and continuing education requirements
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds, assisting with patients and standing and/or walking for most the day
Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training
Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment

Required Qualifications:

DDS or DMD degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in general dentistry
3 years of professional experience
Current licensure in the state of Nevada
Valid DEA license to prescribe narcotics
Current CPR/AED certification

Knowledge, Skill and Technical Qualities:

Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern dentistry and oral surgery
Thorough knowledge of dental terminology and dental science
Thorough understanding of the theories, methods and procedures for the prevention of dental diseases
and the required corrective treatment
Knowledge of community-based dental environment
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments
Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of dental evaluations, diagnosis and treatment
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements
Knowledge of ethical and legal standards for the delivery of dental care
Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress
Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aides and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage
Ability to develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients

Salary Information:

Administrative Faculty C

CSN offers a generous benefit package comprised of excellent health insurance including medical, dental, vison, pharmacy, basic life insurance, and supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal). Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive retirement plans, employee assistance program, tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs. Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number)
Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team).

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates are not offered travel reimbursement.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

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Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CSN-External/job/CSN---Charleston-Campus/Dentist_R0140898

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