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full-time 5 hours ago

Dentist

Native American Community Clinic

1213 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
180,000 - 200,000/yr

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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 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 4th year dental students as part of your employment.

Requirements:

1. Serve as adjunct faculty for UMN school of dentistry to oversee dental students.

2. Willingness to mentor students and/or train dental staff

3. Demonstrate commitment to cultural competency and providing care to underserved communities

4. Ability to diagnose common conditions of the oral cavity and administer nitrous oxide analgesia, local anesthesia and prescribed controlled drugs

5. Participation in quarterly peer review audits.

6. Provide dental education to clients or community groups as requested.

7. Attend and participate in staff meetings and committees.

8. Other duties as assigned.

What We Offer:

21 days of PTO, 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.

Required Qualifications:

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.

U.S citizenship or permanent residency 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.

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

Prior experience in a community clinic setting

About Native American Community Clinic

Native American Community Clinic (NACC) is a community health center in Minneapolis dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of Native American families. They provide high-quality care regardless of ability to pay and strive to be good relatives to all, welcoming everyone at the clinic. With a new clinic and housing complex underway, the NACC is committed to serving the community with strength, vision, and community investment.