Dentist Hastings

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This is an on site position at our Barry Health Center in Hastings MI -

potential to work as a full time or part time role.

Benefits available working 20 or more hours.

Job Description Summary:
The Dentist is responsible for providing comprehensive dental care including diagnosis preventative care operative procedures prosthetics oral surgery and treatment of oral pathologies. This role requires the Dentist to deliver services consistent with professional standards as well as the policies and procedures set by Cherry Street Services Inc. The Dentist will ensure patient care is provided in a professional ethical and effective manner while adhering to the organizations standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care and treatment ensuring all procedures are performed in accordance with accepted professional standards.
• Assist in the development implementation and monitoring of clinic policies procedures and protocols to achieve the goals and objectives of Cherry Street Services Inc.
• Contribute to the development and management of the Dental Quality Assurance program.
• Participate in supervising training and mentoring semi-professional and paraprofessional dental staff.
• Participate in the after-hours and weekend on-call system to provide ongoing patient care.
• Ensure appropriate referrals are made to encourage continuity of care for patients.
• Attend departmental internal and external meetings as required.
• Understand and adhere to Cherry Street Services Inc.s compliance standards including the Corporate Compliance Policy Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Stay informed on relevant federal state and organizational regulations laws and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Oral Health Officer.
  

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification as required by the role and licensing standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with others in person and via telephone.
• Willingness to work evenings weekends and in a variety of work environments such as traditional offices mobile dental vans and nursing homes.
• Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
• Effective oral communication skills for engaging with diverse individuals and groups.
• Exercise sound judgment when making decisions and appraising situations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision while maintaining professionalism and stability.
• Capable of managing confidential agency and patient information.
• Able to manage various work demands and perform under intense pressures.
• Demonstrates a professional attitude which supports the fulfillment of job duties and responsibilities.
• Experience working with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining a high level of dental knowledge and skills.
  

Competencies:

• Customer Service
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Respect
• Professionalism
• Continuous Learning
  

Education / Licenses / Certificates:

• Current valid license to practice dentistry in Michigan.
• DEA registration required.
• Insurable as a dentist for liability coverage.
  

Experience:

At least one year of experience working in a dental practice or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential duties of the job.

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.