Flexible Staffing Dentist (DDS)

Join our flexible staffing model at Apple Tree Dental. The flexible staffing model allows you to choose your schedule! 

Purpose of Position: As an integral part of our dental team, you will be responsible for providing clinical dental services and preventive dental care in our clinic(s) or at one of our mobile community sites.

Education/Experience/Licensure:  

• Graduation from an accredited dental school (DDS or equivalent) required
• Completion of an accredited general practice residency or AEGD program preferred
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred
• Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of MN 
• DEA registrations, if applicable
• Current CPR (BLS) from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

• Ability to obtain and maintain Professional malpractice insurance
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required.  Effective oral communication skills in other languages preferred

Fundamental duties include (but are not limited to):

• Examine individuals requesting care, diagnose their dental/oral conditions, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental/oral treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines
• Record patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient’s electronic dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.  In addition the Dentist shall complete referrals, Electronic Health Record data collections, and other records or paper work as required from time to time by the company

• Educate individuals in the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention
• Assist in the provision of continuing education, on-the-job training, and the orientation of staff as requested
• As directed by the Center Director or Chief Operating Officer, perform other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives 
• Collaborate with the Center Director or independently to lead clinical team members, as appropriate
• Serves/participates in special projects and other committees as assigned  

• Attend all staff/department meetings
• Achieve and maintain all recordkeeping and meaningful use (EHR) criteria

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Fundamental expectations of this position include (but are not limited to): 

• The passion to fully embrace and embody Apple Tree Dental’s mission, vision and values
• Comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care in various settings (outpatient clinic, nursing homes, Group Homes, Head Start centers, etc.)
• Possession of exceptional customer service skills, including a demonstrated ability to deal with patients with special needs
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of modern dentistry and periodontal patient care is necessary  
• Must be cognizant of the public health, social and economic factors which impact the overall health, and more specifically the oral health of Apple Tree’s patients  
• Must be able to collaborate with other health care professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal program effectiveness and patient benefit  
• The ability to creatively solve problems through individual and/or programmatic action
• The ability to utilize and/or learn computer skills and systems such as; but not limited to:  Open Dental software, Microsoft Office, and other systems as needed
• Scheduled to be “on call” after business hours as assigned
• Dependability and punctuality
• Willingness to travel on occasion if requested