Dentist - Minneapolis, MN, United States - Indian Health Board of Minneapolis Inc

Description

DENTIST

FULL-TIME | EXEMPT

WEEKDAYS | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

POST DATE: 03/01/2024

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Possible student loan repayment options.

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center and community clinic providing access to quality health care and wellness services. We believe the best care happens when we listen and work together. While promoting and preserving our urban American Indian and Alaska Native traditions and identity, we embrace all people seeking patient-centered, culturally sensitive health care and wellness services.

We offer:

• Platinum benefits package available for employees working 30 hours per week or more: Health, Dental, FSA
• Company paid long term and life insurance
• Generous paid time-off
• Retirement savings plan with employer match

Our mission statement:

"To ensure access to quality health care services for American Indians and other peoples and to promote health education and wellness."

-Respect for Culture Excellence Leadership-

If our beliefs resonate with you, we want you, and encourage you to apply at IHB.

JOB SUMMARY

This position exists to ensure the provision of quality dental care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide skilled dental treatment so clients will receive total dental care.
• Follow established policies and procedures for dental practice to comply with the Quality Assurance minimum standards set by the Indian Health Board of Minneapolis. Participate in semi-annual record audits as part of the ongoing Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program.
• Establish consulting relationships with dental specialists to ensure clients receive the benefits of services not provided by the clinic.
• Chart complete and detailed services on all clients at the time of service to ensure records are kept accurate and complete.
• Provide dental education to clients and community groups as requested.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings as schedule permits.
• Assist in daily management and direction of auxiliary personnel.
• Provides information on good health, wellness and disease prevention to patients.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Some management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge and respect of the American Indian culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Dental Science (DDS) and graduate of an accredited school of dentistry.
• Must have licensure in the state of Minnesota.
• Community Health Experience desired.
• Desire to work in a multi-cultural community clinic setting.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

As needed to maintain competency and skills in related areas and to maintain dental license.

1-4 years' experience, new grads may apply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of children up and in excess of 50 pounds. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations requiring a range of safety and other precautions.