The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The IHS goal is to raise Indian health status to the highest possible level. IHS provides leadership and direction to programs and activities designed to improve health outcomes to over 1.9 million AI/AN through a system of IHS, Tribal, and Urban operated facilities and programs.
The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NOTE: This position is being readvertised to solicit additional candidates. Those who previously applied need not re-apply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct supervision and instruction to the dental assistant staff. This position provides direct dental patient care to all age groups. This position reports to the Supervisory Dental Officer.
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