What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist position at Native American Community?
SUMMARY:
The Native American Community Clinic (NACC) is seeking a Dentist to join our team and lead our growing dental department. The right candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality, culturally competent dental care that makes a meaningful and measurable difference in addressing oral health disparities within the community we serve. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in maximizing NACC's impact on oral health through leadership, program development, and patient care. You will also be overseeing 4 year dental students as part of your employment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as adjunct faculty for UMN school of dentistry to oversee dental students.
- Demonstrate commitment to cultural competency and providing care to Indigenous and/or underserved communities
- Ability to diagnose common conditions of the oral cavity and administer nitrous oxide analgesia, local anesthesia and prescribed controlled drugs
- Willingness to mentor students and/or train dental staff
- Participation in quarterly peer review audits.
- Provide dental education to clients or community groups as requested.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and committees.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- 3 weeks of PTO, 11 paid holidays and continuing education, competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans
- Competitive qualification for state and Federal-level (NHSC) Loan Repayment Programs
- Guaranteed base salary dependent on years of experience
- Reimbursement on Licenses/Certifications
- Affiliation with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry with eligibility for discounted continuing education courses.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree DDS/DMD degree, active and unrestricted license in state of Minnesota
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in the United States
- Current Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and BLS certification
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Prior experience in a community clinic setting
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with managing anxious patients
- Experience in simple and surgical extractions of erupted teeth
- Experience in anterior and premolar endodontic procedures. Molar endodontic experience a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Salary : $180,000 - $200,000