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$ 120000 - 180000
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Job Description
Job 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 highquality 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 NACCs impact on oral health through leadership program development and patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and treat diseases and other conditions of the oral cavity.
- Examine hard and soft tissues of oral cavity and surrounding structures for disease and other abnormalities.
- Perform xray procedures and interpret xrays.
- Chart patients oral condition and based on their diagnosis devise treatment plan.
- Administer prescribed controlled nitrous oxide analgesia and local anesthesia.
- Perform operative endodontic fixed and removable prosthetic and oral surgery procedures.
- May perform periodontal surgery oral biopsies and limited orthodontic treatment.
- Provide skilled dental treatment in a time effective manner so that patient will receive comprehensive dental care
- Working with EDR system to quickly and efficiently enter and retrieve data.
- Chart complete and detailed services on all clients at the time of service so that records are kept accurate legible and complete.
- Serve as adjunct faculty for UMN school of dentistry to oversee dental students.
- Follow established policies and procedures for dental practice to comply with the Quality Improvement Minimum Standards set by the (ADD IN YOUR AGENCIES)
- Participate in quarterly peer review audits.
- Establish consulting relationships with dental specialists so that clients receive the benefits of services not provided by the clinic.
- Provide dental education to clients or community groups as requested.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and committees.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Doctor ofDentalSurgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree and a validdentallicense in the state of Minnesota.
- Current Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural competency and providing care to underserved communities.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
Employment Type
Full Time
