Dentist - MT
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- ID: 222572A
- Published September 3, 2026
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- Job ID 222572A
- Job Title Dentist - MT
- Clinician Type Dentist
- Specialty Dentistry
- State MT
- Start Date 11/16/2026
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 180-day assignment in Montana, starting Nov 16, 2026. The client requires coverage for standard weekday hours, typically 8a-5p, to provide comprehensive dental care including examinations, diagnoses, treatment planning, and a range of general dentistry services such as fillings, crowns, extractions, and root canals, while ensuring thorough electronic documentation of all patient encounters.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Examine, diagnose, and develop treatment plans and recommendations for patients.
- Recommend and refer patients to other Indian Health Service providers and Purchased Referred Care vendors within appropriate IHS guidelines.
- Proficiently document services utilizing the appropriate electronic medical record system for patient encounters; complete all required administrative paperwork within 24-hours of patient visit, including electronic consults, co-signatures, completion of chart or Risk Management Reviews, unusual occurrences, and peer review.
- Responsible for actions necessary for The Joint Commission (TJC) standard compliance and administrative policies.
- Provide consultation to the Hospital Emergency Department healthcare providers on an as-needed basis.
- Provide dental services, make preliminary diagnoses, direct, prescribe or provide treatment, or arrange for specialized dental care or patient referral as required, following Indian Health Services guidelines for referrals.
- Assume responsibility for the diagnosis, care, and treatment of patients and emergency cases in the capacity of a staff dentist.
- Manage a variety of cases including crowns, fillings, bridges, dentures, implants, root canals, simple and surgical extractions, molar endo, endo sealants, partials, X-rays, and Invisalign.
Additional Information
- EMR: Dentrix, RPMS
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities