Dentist Family Clinic

Contract Dentist

Looking for a meaningful contract dental role where your skills directly support a mission-driven community? Work with Prairie Band Health Services, Indian Health Service and White Earth Health Center in White Earth, MN.

We are seeking an experienced Contract Dentist for a full-time locum contract opportunity within the IHS outpatient dental clinic. This position offers the opportunity to serve American Indian and Alaska Native patients in a collaborative, patient-focused clinical setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a provider who values quality care, cultural awareness, and work-life balance while practicing comprehensive family dentistry.

Job Description

• Long-term contract of 12 months, with extension possibilities
• Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Outpatient dental clinic, family clinic, working with all ages
• No weekends, no holidays, day shift only
• 1099 contract position
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent work-life balance
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment
• Opportunity to serve an underserved population

Position Overview

The Dentist will provide comprehensive family dental care to both adult and pediatric patients. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating dental conditions, performing preventive and restorative procedures, maintaining accurate patient records, and educating patients on oral health and hygiene practices. The provider will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) required
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical dental experience
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted dental license from any U.S. state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory (any state license accepted)
• Ability to obtain and pass Federal Security Clearance prior to start
• Locum tenens experience preferred
• Previous IHS experience helpful but not required
• Current certification in BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to patient-centered care
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule
• Must be a U.S. citizen, primarily living in the USA
• Must be willing to complete a federal background check
• Willingness to comply with all state and federal regulations regarding medical practice

Indian preference exercised. Please note that Prairie Band, LLC follows Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. This position is designated as a Tier 2, and we'll give preference to individuals as required by Section 22-2-4(B).

We can't wait to welcome you to our team and help make a difference in our community together!