Job Description

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Job Title: Dentist (TN)

LAUKOA is currently seeking applicants to fill our Exam and Treatment Dentist positions located throughout the state of Tennessee in support of medical readiness services for the Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG). Exams and treatment will be performed in mobile and portable settings at the client’s location of choice throughout Tennessee. Work is primarily on weekends, with some occasional weekdays, and all work is performed on a part-time, “as needed” basis. Providers will support Soldier dental readiness and deployability requirements through treatment planning, digital radiograph review, readiness documentation, and utilization of military dental readiness systems including MEDCHART DenClass, MODS, and eProfile. LAUKOA provides dental and health readiness services to help maintain a deployable military force for the TNARNG.

LOCATION: Various throughout Tennessee

HOURLY WAGE: Available upon request

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete examinations/screenings and ensure accurate charting on military forms
• Complete comprehensive dental treatment to include restorative, endodontic, and/or oral surgery procedures in a non-traditional setting.
  • Strong endodontic skills to include molar RCTs
  • Strong OS skills to include 3rd molar extractions
• Document findings/completed treatments on military forms and properly classify soldiers
• Work collaboratively with event team
• Safeguard all soldiers’ information
• Ensures all actions comply with HIPAA and other appropriate federal/state laws and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Tennessee dental license, with no restrictions
• Current and active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number is preferred
• CPR/BLS certification
• Professional liability/malpractice insurance policy
• Have a valid US driver’s license
• Ability to work in mobile, portable, and field-based dental treatment environments.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills
• Utilization of universal precautions for patient care
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes quickly
• Experience working in a military setting and working knowledge of the regulations and policies that apply to Dental Readiness Classification (DRC) and deployment is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally required to stand, walk and bend
• Continually required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk and hear

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.