Dentist
Full-time
Full-time
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.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
D.D.S. required. Licensed to practice in Minnesota or eligible for licensure
Clinical experience required
Current CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications
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.
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:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship
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
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.
Assistant Professor
Full-time
Full-time
About the Job
Providing patient care at a federally qualified health care center in full-scope family medicine with possibility of prenatal care. Engage in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation. Providing clinical instruction to and oversight of medical residents and medical students in the ambulatory clinic. Providing didactic instruction (seminars, lectures, workshops, or grand rounds). Mentoring and advising residents and medical students. Administrative duties include participating in faculty meetings, serving on committees, participating in accreditation and other reviews, and representing the program at professional and organization meetings as appropriate. Opportunities for faculty development and participation in scholarly activities.
Qualifications
Required: MD or DO degree; completion of a Family Medicine residency; board certified in specialty; licensed or eligible in Minnesota.
Preferred: Three or more years of practice experience beyond residency completion. One or more years of medical teaching experience. Experience in educational program and curriculum development and evaluation. Experience in scholarly activities and in mentoring trainees in scholarly activities. Heavy procedural skills.
About the Department
CUHCC is Minnesota first and oldest community health center. Located in south Minneapolis, we serve people of all ages and all income levels with compassion and care. CUHCC :
Serves the medical care, dental care, mental health care and social service needs for nearly 10,000 patients
Trains 170+ future health professionals to serve a culturally-ethnically diverse patient population
Generates research results to improve care at CUHCC and beyond
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we serve patients of all income levels, with and without insurance. We offer our services on a sliding fee scale to make them available to everyone.
Frontline for Health Care Reform and Interprofessional Care
At CUHCC we're transforming urban health care and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals.
CUHCC offers a full range of dental and mental health services that are typically not offered at a community health center, such as prosthodontic services and psychiatry. CUHCC has pharmacists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, dentists, dental hygienists, nurses, family nurse practitioners, family practice physicians, internal medicine physicians, internal medicine-pediatric physicians, licensed social workers and psychologists among other disciplines on staff.
CUHCC's interprofessional care model uses a collaborative, team-based approach to deliver education and patient care, integrating these services. Students and residents at CUHCC have the opportunity to work with other students and preceptors in other fields to best serve the complex needs of the patients. Over half of CUHCC’s mental health patients also receive medical services at CUHCC, allowing CUHCC providers to work collaboratively to provide patient centered care.
As a founding member in the country's first accountable care organization (ACO) for federally qualified health centers, CUHCC is leading change in urban health and improving patient outcomes to meet the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Triple Aim: improve the patient experience, improve patient health, and reduce the cost of patient care.
The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota was created more than 50 years ago in response to a legislative mandate to train primary care physicians. Since then, we have been leaders in transforming the specialty through education, research, and patient care. We are the academic sponsor of eight family medicine residencies—five in the Twin Cities, three in Greater Minnesota. We are involved in medical student education activities across the Medical School's two campuses: Twin Cities and Duluth. We sponsor four fellowship programs—sports medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, behavioral medicine, and human sexuality— and offer continuing medical education opportunities. We are regularly among the top National Institutes of Health-funded family medicine departments and are currently 2nd in Blue Ridge Rankings. Our faculty are actively researching health disparities, healthcare delivery, and population health. More at https://med.umn.edu/familymedicine.
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:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship
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
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.
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: http://diversity.umn.edu
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.