Dental Therapist
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Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Under the direction of the Director of Dental Clinical Services the full-time Dental Therapist will work in our school-based/linked programs and at our HOTC location. They will provide direct patient care and treatment as part of a dental team providing clinical treatments in collaboration with the supervising dentist via a Written Practice Agreement.
$5000 sign on bonus through MPCA and Delta Dental Foundation!
Who we are:
Cherry Health Michigans largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operates in six counties across the state is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers expanding access and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities regardless of an individuals insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care dental vision behavioral health pharmacy services substance abuse services school based health centers and more.
Our Mission:
Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.
Our Vision:
Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.
- Successful completion of a dental therapy educational program that meets the standards of the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
- Possess a Current Michigan dental therapy license without restrictions.
- Basic Life Support/CPR training to requirements of license
- Ability to read analyze and interpret professional journals technical procedures and governmental regulations.
- Ability to fulfill the requirement of travel between facilities.
- Provide direct patient care and treatment as part of a dental team providing clinical treatments in collaboration with the supervising dentist via a Written Practice Agreement.
- A dental therapist licensed by the State of Michigan may perform the full range of procedures within their scope pursuant to the Written Practice Agreement.
- A dental therapist may supervise 3 or fewer dental assistants and 2 fewer dental hygienists in any 1 practice setting (defined in Written Practice Agreement).
- Work effectively with diverse and multi-cultural staff and patient populations.
- Attend departmental internal and external meetings as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!
- Internal training/CEU opportunities
- Training budget for external training/CEU opportunities
- Professional licensing fees covered
- Direct supervision and consultation
- 3 Medical Insurance Plan options for you and your family
- Dental and Vision Insurance Plans with providers across the State of Michigan
- Generous Paid Time Off benefit that includes 7 paid full day holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
- Pet Insurance!
- Vendor discounts and much more!
Deadline:
We are accepting applications for this positionuntil the position is filled.
Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability genetic information marital status height weight sexual orientation gender identity or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws or any other protected category.
Who we are:
Cherry Health Michigans largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operates in six counties across the state is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers expanding access and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities regardless of an individuals insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care dental vision behavioral health pharmacy services substance abuse services residential re-entry services school-based health centers and more.
Our Mission:
Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.
Our Vision:
Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.
Our Values:
- Collaboration Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.
- Customer Service Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care.
- Innovation Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.
- Integrity Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.
- Professionalism Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision our action and the results.
Benefits:
Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings dependent on employment status. Check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!
- Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
- Generous Paid Time Off benefit 4 weeks per year for full time
- Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5%
- MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
- Pet Insurance!
- Employee Assistance Program
Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability genetic information marital status height weight sexual orientation gender identity or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws or any other protected category.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Office Manager Experience
- Accounts Receivable
- Dentrix
- Computer Operation
- ICD-10
- Dental Receptionist
- Chairside Assisting
- Dental Office Experience
- Medical Billing
- Front Desk
- CPT Coding
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About Company
With a care team providing personalized attention at more than 20 locations, Cherry Health is here for you — no matter what barriers you’ve faced in the past.
