- Cultural sensitivity/competency.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer service and people skills.
- Ability to lead and work on a team.
- Clinical competence in a range of diagnostic and restorative dentistry for both a pediatric and adult population in a full-range of diagnostic, restorative, and oral surgery.
- Ability to meet productivity standards.
- Provide general and emergency pediatric (up to 65% of the patient population) and adult dentistry care in community health care setting to include a broad range of diagnostic, restorative, and oral surgery.
- Develop and document treatment plans for patients.
- Work in a team and provide exams and oversight to the work of dental hygienists, therapist(s), and students/residents. Each dentist, as the leader of the team, is expected to facilitate team based care by appropriately delegating patient treatment needs to other team members allowing them to work at their highest scope of practice and Minnesota statutes.
- Work out of multiple dental chairs to optimize productivity.
- Maintain accurate and timely notes in the electronic health record.
- Provide dental education to patients.
- Collaborate with medical and behavioral health providers and staff to ensure that patients receive coordinated holistic care.
- Work with interpreters and interpretative services for patients.
- Stay current with developments in the field through continuing education.
- Attend and make positive contributions to dental team and other CUHCC meetings and trainings.
- Participate in the dental peer review process.
- Maintain licensure as DDS in Minnesota.
- Adhere to business practices of the organization:
- Cooperate with provider enrollment/credentialing staff to keep enrollment with payers current.
- Use electronic clinical documentation and billing software, including participation in training for upgrades to software.
- Maintain an understanding of the dental benefit sets for MN Medicaid.
- Provide instruction and supervision to senior dental students and other students/ residents who are delivering direct patient care.
- Participate in administration of dental education programs as needed.
- Use/follow the preceptor training and/or standards for supervising students developed by the School of Dentistry.
- General supervision to Advanced Dental Therapist(s)
- Dentists must agree to annually sign the ADT Collaborative Management Agreement and provide general supervision to the Advanced Dental Therapist(s) according to the terms outlined in the agreement.
- As assigned, actively participate in collaborative care committees and other committees as assigned.
- Complete the projects assigned in collaborative care committees and communicate the work and findings of the community to the dental staff.
- D.D.S. required. Licensed to practice in Minnesota or eligible for licensure
- Clinical experience required
- Current CPR certification
- Experience practicing dentistry in a multi-ethnic community clinic.
- Fluent in Spanish, Somali, Hmong language, Vietnamese, Lao, Pashtu or Dari
- Completion of a residency program in pediatric dentistry or general dentistry.
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
- with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
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Dentist - Minneapolis, MN, United States - University of Minnesota
Description
Job ID
359932Location
Twin CitiesJob Family
AcademicFull/Part Time
Full-TimeRegular/Temporary
RegularJob Code
9722Employee Class
Acad Prof and Admin About the Job
Objective/Overview
Dentists provide general and emergency pediatric and adult dentistry care to CUHCC's (Community-University Health Care Center) diverse patients and serve as a preceptor to dental students and residents from the University of Minnesota. Services include a broad range of diagnostic, restorative, and oral surgery to pediatric and adult patients. Each dentist is expected to provide exams, training, and/or oversight to a hygienist and student or therapist as well as a dental assistant(s). In addition, CUHCC dentists must sign the Collaborative Management Agreement for CUHCC's Advanced Dental Therapist(s). As clinical providers, dentists participate on quality improvement projects and other committees as designated. CUHCC dentists must provide respectful care to diverse populations and be able to meet the productivity and quality measures established by the clinic. This will require each dentist deliver care to multiple chairs simultaneously and collaborate with other members of the oral health care team.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
Essential Functions
Provide Clinical Dentistry (85%)
Precept Dental Therapy Students (10%)
Participate in Quality Improvement / Assurance and other Committees (5%)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
About the Department
CUHCC serves nearly 11,000 patients a year through over 55,000 visits annually. The patient population comes from over 12 different racial and ethnic groups that span five continents. CUHCC's mission is to seek health equity in our community by advancing the well-being of diverse people. Candidates must be able to adapt behaviors to others' styles; interact with people who have different values, cultures, or backgrounds; be of service to difficult people; optimize the benefits of having a diverse workforce.
Teamwork is an essential skill to promote synergy within the organization. Candidates must be able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers; display team spirit.
Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or clients; listen well.
Staff is expected to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.
Benefits
Working at the University
At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work. The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:Please visit the for more information regarding benefits.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
This position will remain open until filled.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail or call
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019,
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