Dentist

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:

• 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.
  

Essential Functions
Provide Clinical Dentistry (85%)

• 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.

Precept Dental Therapy Students (10%)

• 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.
  

Participate in Quality Improvement / Assurance and other Committees (5%)

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• D.D.S. required. Licensed to practice in Minnesota or eligible for licensure.
• Clinical experience required.
• Current CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced DDS treating pediatric patients
• Experience practicing dentistry in a multi-ethnic community clinic.
• Fluent in Spanish, Somali, Hmong language, Vietnamese or Lao.
• Completion of a residency program in pediatric dentistry or general dentistry.

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.

Pay Range: $140,000 - $160,000 depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• 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) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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 employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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.

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