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 ofDentalSurgery (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
Pay: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
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
Experience:
* Dental: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* MN Dentist License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Minneapolis, MN 55404 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Minneapolis, MN 55404: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person