Dental Clinic Manager
Full-time
Full Time
$75,000 - 89,000
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Dental Clinic Manager/Administrator to lead our dental clinic operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing our dental staff, optimizing patient flow and registration processes, and ensuring that our dental services are accessible and integrated with our medical, behavioral and chemical health programs. This role requires a commitment to fostering a cohesive team environment and supporting the integration of dental care with other health services to improve patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage daily operations of the dental clinic, including staff scheduling, patient flow, and registration processes.
Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of dental clinic staff to ensure a high level of competence and professionalism.
Implement strategies to maximize patient access to dental services, improving efficiency and reducing wait times.
Ensure the dental team works cohesively within the larger community health center environment, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and integration of services.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures for dental clinic operations in compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
Monitor clinic performance, including patient satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial metrics, and implement improvements as needed.
Work with other departments within the health center to support the integration of dental care with medical, behavioral and chemical health services.
Participate in community outreach and education initiatives to promote dental health awareness and the services offered by the clinic.
Manage inventory and procurement of dental supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and cost-effectiveness.
Address patient concerns and feedback, ensuring a positive patient experience and high-quality care.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration; experienced Licensed Dental Assistant, or commensurate combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare administration or clinic management, with a preference for experience in dental clinic management.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide staff towards achieving clinic goals.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on improving clinic operations and patient care.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations, dental clinic operations, and best practices in patient service delivery.
Proficient in the use of electronic health records (EHR) systems and healthcare management software.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, staff, and the broader healthcare community.
Commitment to the mission and values of Naïve ], with a passion for community health and integrated care.
Dental Assistant
Full-time
Full Time
Annual
Join our organization whose mission is improving lives, transforming communities, and achieving health equity for everyone. People’s Center Clinics & Services (PCCS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. We are physicians, dentists, nurses, social workers, care coordinators, and other healthcare and administrative staff, and serve nearly 10,000 patients every year through medical, dental, and behavioral services.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including:
• Health, Dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• 4 weeks of paid time off
• 10 annual holidays
• Company paid life insurance benefit
• Company-paid Short -Term and Long-Term Disability benefits
• National Health Service Corps loan forgiveness approved site
• Company paid continuing education dollars and days
• License and certification expense reimbursement
People's Center Clinics & Services is a nationally recognized community health center delivering high-quality, affordable, and culturally relevant healthcare since 1970. We offer a full range of integrated primary care, behavioral health, and oral health services. You can schedule an appointment that suits your schedule or walk-in to our clinics and be seen the same day when needed. All people are welcome here without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, financial status or ability to pay. For more information go to https://www.peoples-center.org/
SUMMARY
The Dental Assistant assures high-quality customer/patient service, quality dental care, clinical/administrative systems support, and positive, efficient work environment in the PCCS dental clinics. Position is responsible for assisting the dentist(s), dental hygienist(s) and dental therapist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the center. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies as well as keeping work areas clean.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
· Improve patient outcomes, and deliver quality care within practice areas as assigned. Ensure all services are delivered in a manner that meets or exceeds goals and expectations for clinical outcomes, quality assurance standards, and patient satisfaction.
· Ensures timely and accurate collection of patient data, and makes observations on assigned patients to provide supportive data in the patient assessment.
· Ensure all patient charts and related documentation are maintained current and relevant at all time.
· Ensure all lab practices are conducted consistent within current, relevant standards, as well as state and local laws and regulations, patient centered medial home model and related professional standards.
· Demonstrate competency in practice and knowledge of current standards of practice. Maintains credentials and performs current lab practice expectations within established guidelines.
· Provides care in a manner that respects the patient’s rights and choices in a multi-cultural setting.
· Develops and maintains favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers, including dental hygienist and assistant staff, dentists, and support staff and business office staff.
· Develops and maintains favorable external relationships with vendors and contractors.
· Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications model the highest standards of positive professionalism through unconditional positive regard for CRPC patients, clients, and personnel.
· Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
· Serves as dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapist’s chair-side assistant.
· Ability to make future patient appointments or referrals
· Prepares operatory for patient treatment as the dentist’s or dental therapist’s directions.
· Abide by policy and procedure of the PCCS in-conjunction with OSHA regulations
· Digital Radiography in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Clinic protocol.
· Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist.
· Maintains dental equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s directions and Dental Clinic policy.
· Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
· Maintains a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the dentists, dental therapists, and dental hygienists in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.
· Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care.
· Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the clinic as appropriate and time permits.
· Insures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with clinic protocol.
· Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Clinic policy as well as state and federal regulation(s).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for general dentistry.
Knowledge of modern dental materials, their storage, handling and applications is required.
Cognizant of the expectations and concerns of the clinic’s dental patients and able to respond in an empathetic and professional manner.
The ability to work with persons from a wide diversity of social, ethnic and economic backgrounds is necessary.
Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.
Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
A commitment to diversity and to working with people and communities of color
Demonstrate a high level of skill at building relationships and customer service.
Knowledge and competency in the lab services and associated charting requirements.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval.
Basic knowledge of dental emergencies.
Know how to take patient’s vital signs.
Education/Certification
· High school diploma or GED certificate
· Completion of accredited course in dental assisting
· One to two years’ experience in a clinic/medical setting
· Certified Dental Assistant
· Current CPR
AA/EOE
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.
Dental Assistant — Cook
Full-time
Full-Time
We’re currently seeking a Full-time Dental Assistant to support our dental clinic in Cook, MN. This position will work closely with the dental providers to assist in procedures and perform certain oral treatments. Additional responsibilities will include floating between dental providers, sterilization and lab, and backup reception support. The schedule for this position is Monday – Thursday, 8am-5pm; Friday 8am-Noon.
Dental Assistant Responsibilities:
Record patient dental and medical histories as well as treatment information in patient records using the EDR system
Prepare patients and assist dental providers during procedures and dental emergencies
Float between providers as necessary
Perform applications of sealants, fluorides, and other dental agents for the prevention of dental decay
Operate X-ray machines
Pour, trim, and polish study casts
Provide patient education to assist with developing and maintaining good oral hygiene
Sterilize and prepare dental equipment prior to patient appointments
Support an efficient flow of the office by quickly adjusting to appropriate needs throughout the day between chairside assisting, sterilization, or reception.
Perform reception duties including but not limited to: answering phones, scheduling appointments, registering patients, verifying insurance, calling patients to remind of appointments, calling patients on-call list to fill open appointment slots.
Dental Assistant Requirements:
Excellent communication skills
Team-centered approach
Customer service oriented
Organizational skills
Time management
MN Dental Assisting Licensure preferred but not necessary
2-3 years experience in a dental assistant role preferred
Experience with VisDental or other electronic dental records system is preferred
New grads are welcome to apply too!
Full-time Benefits:
12 Annual Vacation Days, advancing to 20 annual vacation days
12 Annual Sick Days
7 Annual Holidays & 3 Personal Days
$2,000 Annual Dental Benefit
$50,000 Life Insurance Benefit
Health Insurance options through Medica
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
403(b) Retirement Plan through American Funds
To support our Full-time *Licensed Dental Assistants we also supply:
CPR Certification
3 Annual Continuing Education Days
$1,000 Annual Continuing Education Benefit
Covered License Renewal Costs
*Unlicensed Dental Assistants receive reduced continuing education of 12 hours and $500.
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Join our team and make a difference in patient care!
Dental Therapist — Bigfork
Full-time
Full-Time
Currently, we are seeking a Dental Therapist at our location in Bigfork, MN to provide quality care in our communities. This Dental Therapist will become part of a general dental practice, providing care in all areas of dentistry for all ages according to their comfort level and expertise. This person will collaborate with excellent dental specialists in the region for patients who need to be referred for care.
Schedule:
4 day work week,
Mon-Thurs 8am-5:30pm
60 Minute appointment blocks
Average Volumes are 9 scheduled patients per day, plus hygiene exams
Benefits & Support:
Join a sound and enjoyable team of dental providers
No RVU or Production Requirements or Restrictive Contracts!
Competitive salaries, sign-on and starting bonuses
Up to 46 Annual Paid Days Off! 12-20 days Vacation; 12 Sick days, 6 Holidays; 3 Personal Days and 5 Continuing Education days
Full Benefit package including medical, dental, retirement and long term disability
Moving Expense Reimbursement
National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness options!
Support for your licensure includes:
License Renewals Reimbursement
$2,000 Annual CE expense reimbursement
Comprehensive Malpractice Coverage
In a newly modeled and well equipped clinic, you will work with other great dental providers and support staff. We fully support a work-life-balance and provide true patient centered care.
VisDental is our fully implemented EDR. This Electronic Dental Record communicates with our medical clinics so you’ll know your patient’s relevant medical conditions and prescriptions. All necessary Dental and EDR training will be personalized to your individual needs.
Current or eligible for MN Dental Therapist License, NPI and Nitrous certification is required.
Join our team and make a difference in patient care!
Dental Therapist — Cook
Full-time
Full-Time
Currently, we are seeking a Dental Therapist at our location in Cook, MN to expand and continue providing quality care in our communities. This Dental Therapist will become part of a general dental practice, providing care in all areas of dentistry for all ages according to their comfort level and expertise. This person will collaborate with excellent dental specialists in the region for patients who need to be referred for care.
Schedule:
4.5 day work week,
Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-Noon
60 Minute appointment blocks
Average Volumes are 8 scheduled patients per day, plus hygiene exams
Benefits & Support:
Join a sound and enjoyable team of dental providers
No RVU or Production Requirements or Restrictive Contracts!
Competitive salaries, sign-on and starting bonuses
Up to 46 Annual Paid Days Off! 12-20 days Vacation; 12 Sick days, 7 Holidays; 3 Personal Days and 5 Continuing Education days
Full Benefit package including medical, dental, retirement and long term disability
Moving Expense Reimbursement
Eligible for MN’s Loan Health Care Loan Forgiveness & Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs!
In a newly modeled and well equipped clinic, you will work with other great dental providers and support staff. We fully support a work-life-balance and provide true patient centered care.
VisDental is our fully implemented EDR. This Electronic Dental Record communicates with our medical clinics so you’ll know your patient’s relevant medical conditions and prescriptions. All necessary Dental and EDR training will be personalized to your individual needs.
Current or eligible for MN Dental Therapist License, NPI and Nitrous certification is required. Support for your licensure includes:
License Renewals Reimbursement
$2,000 Annual CE expense reimbursement
Comprehensive Malpractice Coverage
Join our team and make a difference in patient care!
Dentist
Full-time
Full Time
$105,305.94 - $166,130.80 annually
Description
NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center is seeking to hire a Dentist to work in its fast-paced dental clinic. Candidates who are looking to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) will be pleased to know that NorthPoint's score is 18. Health care providers that help underserved communities are eligible for scholarship and loan repayment programs.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours:
This position is located at 2220 Plymouth Penn Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN. Clinic hours are Monday and Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Work hours will vary). Based on current requirements hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit-earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Dentist.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
This position is eligible to receive an additional cash merit of up to $25,742.33 that can be earned annually based on performance.
In this position, you will:
Diagnose and treat diseases, decay, and other conditions of the oral cavity.
Examine hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity and surrounding structures for disease and other abnormalities.
Perform, read, evaluate, and interpret x-ray procedures.
Chart patient's oral condition and devise treatment plans.
Administer nitrous oxide analgesia and local anesthesia.
Perform operative, endodontic, fixed and removable prosthetic, and oral surgery procedures; may perform periodontal surgery, oral biopsies, and limited orthodontic treatment.
Confer with patient and/or patient's parent or guardian regarding dental treatment plan.
Enter and retrieve information from Dentrix electronic dental records.
Need to have:
Graduated from a school of dentistry with a DMD, DDS, or equivalent dentistry degree as determined by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry for Licensure.
Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry issued by the State of Minnesota Board of Dentistry or ability to attain State of Minnesota license to practice upon employment.
Nice to have:
Current registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to administer and prescribe controlled drugs.
Certification in the administration of nitrous oxide.
Experience:
Using Dentrix or other electronic dental record systems.
As a dentist in a community health clinic.
Treating pedodontic patients.
Ability to respect, appreciate, and promote teamwork among diverse co-workers and patients.
About the department:
NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center actively partners to create a healthier community and works to provide a highly desirable place for health care that values diversity/inclusion, compassion, stewardship, innovation, and integrity.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at Welcome to the Bridge (hennepin.us) - select the Guest option.
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Note: to be considered, applicants must submit a resume. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Posting will remain open until filled.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or a criminal background check.
Candidates must pass a language assessment to qualify for bilingual duties and pay.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Brooke Haaf
Brooke.Haaf@hennepin.us
Advanced Dental Therapist
Full-time
Full Time
Annual
Join our organization whose mission is improving lives, transforming communities, and achieving health equity for everyone. People’s Center Clinics & Services (PCCS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. We are physicians, dentists, nurses, social workers, care coordinators, and other healthcare and administrative staff, and serve nearly 10,000 patients every year through medical, dental, and behavioral services.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including:
• Health, Dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• 4 weeks of paid time off
• 8 annual holidays
• Company paid life insurance benefit
• Company-paid Short -Term and Long-Term Disability benefits
• National Health Service Corps loan forgiveness approved site
• Company paid continuing education dollars and days
• License and certification expense reimbursement
Summary
Provide oral health care, both treatment and education, to all
eligible patients within the prescribed range of duties for a therapist.
Accurately comprehend and adhere to written prescription of each patient and to
work autonomously in assessing the individual’s patient’s needs treat effectively.
Analyze, assess and chose specific treatments where the prescription allows for
a choice.
What We Provide
Competitive salary and benefits package. Malpractice coverage
under the Federal Tort Claims Act – PTO plus paid holidays per year- expense allowance
for CME training - Eligibility for loan repayment through National Health
Services Corp.
Responsibilities
Provide dental therapist service according to the patient’s needs ensuring the highest standards of clinical care is provided.
Work with other colleagues to establish a flexible team approach in delivery of a high quality service and contribute to the continued development of the team.
Supervise dental assistants when necessary.
Plan and select the equipment and material for each treatment session according to the treatment plan and patient.
Monitor the dental health of all patients, assess developments in the patient’s dental health and record findings accordingly.
Maintain full accurate clinical notes of all treatments, ensuring that patient activity data is recorded in a timely fashion using approved formats.
Provide preventative oral health education, instruction and guidance to patients including diet advice, diet analysis, fluoride supplements, oral hygiene and smoking cessation advice, suited to the individual and taking into account communication barriers.
Provide restorations in primary teeth including pulp therapy & stainless steel crowns as appropriate.
Provision of preventative treatments including fissure sealants and sealant restorations.
Provision of a full range of periodontal treatments, including scaling, polishing and debridement.
Extraction of deciduous teeth.
Provision of a full range of restorative techniques for permanent teeth subject to the scope of practice of a dental therapist.
Administration of appropriate local analgesia.
Take dental impressions and dental radiographs.
Qualifications/ Education
Registration with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry as Advanced Dental Therapist
Proven maintenance of post-graduate continuing professional development
Experience working in a dental clinic preferred
Experience working with patients in either the role of dental assistant or dental hygienist preferred
Certifications/License
Advanced Dental Therapist license
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Command of English language to a high level of written and verbal communication.
Excellent organizational, planning and presentation skills
Ability to work as a team
Patience and emphatic approach
Self-motivated and capable of working autonomously
Sets high standards and is motivated to achieve them
AA/EOE
Dental Hygienist
Full-time
Full Time
Annual
Join our organization whose mission is improving lives, transforming communities and achieving health equity for everyone. People’s Center Clinics & Services (PCCS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. We are physicians, dentists, nurses, social workers, care coordinators and other healthcare and administrative staff, and serve nearly 10,000 patients every year through medical, dental, and behavioral services.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including:
• Health, Dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• 4 weeks of paid time off
• 8 annual holidays
• Company paid life insurance benefit
• Company-paid Short -Term and Long-Term Disability benefits
People's Center Clinics & Services is a nationally recognized community health center delivering high-quality, affordable, and culturally relevant healthcare since 1970. We offer a full range of integrated primary care, behavioral health, and oral health services. You can schedule an appointment that suits your schedule or walk-in to our clinics and be seen the same day when needed. All people are welcome here without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, financial status or ability to pay. For more information go to https://www.peoples-center.org/
SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Dentist, performs clinical dental hygiene and related services, off-site outreach programs and other related work as assigned by the Dentist and/or Chief Operating Officer (COO).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of an accredited dental hygiene course, RDH license, and Dental Hygiene licensure in Minnesota.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Good clinical skills in adult and child prophylaxis, management of Class I and II periodontal patients and diagnostic x-rays.
Ability to recognize pathology and perform charting and preliminary exams. Skill in patient dental health education and oral hygiene instruction. Ability to establish and manage efficient scheduling.
Ability to effectively communicate with people of cultural and socioeconomic diversity.
Ability to interact positively with staff. Ability to keep current with developments in dentistry.
Bilingual preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs dental cleanings including scaling, polishing, and root planning.
Screens patients for medical conditions, oral pathology and periodontal disease.
Exposes clinically diagnostic x-rays.
Gives oral hygiene instructions to patients.
Completes relevant forms in dental charts.
Polishes restorations, places temporary restorations and dental sealants.
Follows sterilization protocols.
Maintains performance standards and assists in quality assurance.
Performs dental outreach activities.
Assists Dentist in administrative duties as assigned.
AA/EOE
Dental Hygienist
Full-time
Full Time
Hourly
Join our organization whose mission is improving lives, transforming communities and achieving health equity for everyone. People’s Center Clinics & Services (PCCS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota. We are physicians, dentists, nurses, social workers, care coordinators and other healthcare and administrative staff, and serve nearly 10,000 patients every year through medical, dental, and behavioral services.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including:
• Health, Dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• 4 weeks of paid time off
• 8 annual holidays
• Company paid life insurance benefit
• Company-paid Short -Term and Long-Term Disability benefits
People's Center Clinics & Services is a nationally recognized community health center delivering high-quality, affordable, and culturally relevant healthcare since 1970. We offer a full range of integrated primary care, behavioral health, and oral health services. You can schedule an appointment that suits your schedule or walk-in to our clinics and be seen the same day when needed. All people are welcome here without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, financial status or ability to pay. For more information go to https://www.peoples-center.org/
SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Dentist, performs clinical dental hygiene and related services, off-site outreach programs and other related work as assigned by the Dentist and/or Chief Operating Officer (COO).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of an accredited dental hygiene course, RDH license, and Dental Hygiene licensure in Minnesota.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Good clinical skills in adult and child prophylaxis, management of Class I and II periodontal patients and diagnostic x-rays.
Ability to recognize pathology and perform charting and preliminary exams. Skill in patient dental health education and oral hygiene instruction. Ability to establish and manage efficient scheduling.
Ability to effectively communicate with people of cultural and socioeconomic diversity.
Ability to interact positively with staff. Ability to keep current with developments in dentistry.
Bilingual preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs dental cleanings including scaling, polishing, and root planning.
Screens patients for medical conditions, oral pathology and periodontal disease.
Exposes clinically diagnostic x-rays.
Gives oral hygiene instructions to patients.
Completes relevant forms in dental charts.
Polishes restorations, places temporary restorations and dental sealants.
Follows sterilization protocols.
Maintains performance standards and assists in quality assurance.
Performs dental outreach activities.
Assists Dentist in administrative duties as assigned.
AA/EOE
Advanced Dental Therapist
Full-time
Full Time
$80,000-120,000 USD
Responsibilities:
Provide oral health instruction and disease prevention education. This should include nutritional counseling and dietary analysis.
Take diagnostic radiographic images
Mechanical polishing of restorations
Application of topical, preventive, and prophylactic agents. Including, but not limited to, fluoride varnishes and pit and fissure sealants
Pulp vitality testing of teeth requiring further diagnosis
The application of desensitizing medication or resin
Fabrication of athletic mouth-guards
Placement of temporary restorations
Fabrication of soft occlusal guards
Tissue conditioning and soft reline as required by a patient.
Atraumatic restorative therapy
Dressing changes following dental therapy
Tooth re-implantation following luxation
Administration of local anesthetic and nitrous oxide
Dental Therapist Indirect Supervision:
Emergency palliative treatment of dental pain
Placement and removal of space maintainers
Preparation of cavities, caries and recurrent caries removal in both permanent and primary teeth
Restoration of both primary and permanent teeth
Cementation and placement of provisional crowns
Preparation, placement and cementation of preformed crowns
Pulpotomies on primary teeth
Indirect and direct pulp capping on both primary and permanent teeth
Stabilization and splinting of teeth which have been re-implanted
Extractions of primary teeth
Suture removal
Brush Biopsies
Repair of defective prosthetic devices
Re-cementation of permanent crowns
Advanced Dental Therapist:
All of the above duties listed under general supervision.
Nonsurgical extractions of periodontally diseased permanent teeth with tooth mobility of +3 to +4
Oral Evaluation and assessment of dental disease and the formulation of an individualized treatment plan; as authorized by the collaborating dentist.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge and desire to work within a dental public health model of service delivery.
Knowledge and ability to understand and follow through on dental treatment plans. Ability to collaborate with dentist to find appropriate treatment plan for a patient.
Good communication skills, including the ability to constructively educate patients on oral health and motivate follow through of needed treatment.
Ability to work within Minnesota Statues and the Minnesota Dental Practice Act.
Family Dentist
Full-time
Full-Time
Salary
We are seeking a Family Dentist at our locations in Bigfork and Cook to provide quality care in our communities. This Dentist will become part of a general dental practice, providing care in all areas of dentistry for all ages according to their comfort level and expertise. Collaborate with excellent dental specialists in the region for patients who need to be referred for care. Utilize our electronic dental records software that is fully integrated with our electronic medical records, improving patient care and communication between our medical and dental providers. All necessary training in electronic medical records will be personalized to fit individual needs. In modern facilities, you will enjoy a patient focused practice with a collaborative team of Dentists. Clinic schedules and patient appointments are quality focused creating a rewarding practice.
Scenic Rivers Health Services has 4 dental clinics, 7 outpatient medical clinics including Physicians who staff two Critical Access hospitals with ER Coverage; and behavioral health counselling. By offering a diverse set of services we have been able to create financial stability for our organization. Further, we have been able to procure the proper PPE and make the appropriate practice adjustments in our Dental clinics during this challenging Coronavirus environment. We are working to resume elective dental care by mid-June and are currently offering Emergency, followed by Essential dental care.
Schedule:
4.5 day work week (full time); reduced schedule for part time
Approximately 60 Minute Fillings, Extractions, Toothaches, Denture visits and Impressions and Crown Preps
Appointment lengths can be adjusted to provider’s needs and complexity.
Average Volumes are 8-10 patients per day
Requirements:
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree
Current or eligible for MN License, DEA certificate
Current or able to acquire Nitrous Certification
At least one year of experience as a Dentist preferred
Benefits & Support:
Join a sound and enjoyable team of existing dentists
No RVU or Production Requirements
No Restrictive Contracts
Competitive sign-on and starting bonuses
Competitive salaries
Competitive paid time off:
20 days vacation
12 days sick
7 Holidays and 3 personal days
(Part time days off is pro-rated based on FTE)
Continuing Education
10 days
$4,000
(Part time CE benefit is pro-rated based on FTE)
Full time benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement and long term disability. Part time benefit package excludes dental and life insurance.
NSHC Student loan repayment: Potential $50,000 in just 2 years! $90,000 potential in just 4 years! Complete payoff possible with continued service.
Please send resume and questions about the position to Stephanie Leonard, HR Director, sleonard@scenicrivershealth.org or 218-361-3158
Join our team and make a difference in patient care!
Dental Assistant
Full-time
Full-Time
Hourly
We’re currently seeking a Full-time Dental Assistant to support our dental clinic in Cook, MN. This position will work closely with the dental providers to assist in procedures and perform certain oral treatments. Additional responsibilities will include floating between dental providers, sterilization and lab, and backup reception support.
Dental Assistant Responsibilities:
Record patient dental and medical histories as well as treatment information in patient records using the EDR system
Prepare patients and assist dental providers during procedures and dental emergencies
Float between providers as necessary
Perform applications of sealants, fluorides, and other dental agents for the prevention of dental decay
Operate X-ray machines
Pour, trim, and polish study casts
Provide patient education to assist with developing and maintaining good oral hygiene
Sterilize and prepare dental equipment prior to patient appointments
Support an efficient flow of the office by quickly adjusting to appropriate needs throughout the day between chairside assisting, sterilization, or reception.
Perform reception duties including but not limited to: answering phones, scheduling appointments, registering patients, verifying insurance, calling patients to remind of appointments, calling patients on-call list to fill open appointment slots.
Dental Assistant Requirements:
Excellent communication skills
Team-centered approach
Customer service oriented
Organizational skills
Time management
Active or eligible for MN Dental Assisting Licensure
2-3 years experience in a dental assistant role preferred
Knowledge and experience with chronic disease patients preferred
Experience with VisDental or other electronic dental records is also preferred
New grads are welcome to apply too!
*Full time Benefits:
12 Annual Vacation Days, advancing to 20 annual vacation days
12 Annual Sick Days
7 Annual Holidays & 3 Personal Days
$2,000 Annual Dental Benefit
$50,000 Life Insurance Benefit
Health Insurance options through Medica
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
403(b) Retirement Plan through American Funds
To support our *full time Licensed Dental Assistants we also supply:
CPR Certification
3 Annual Continuing Education Days
$1,000 Annual Continuing Education Benefit
Covered License Renewal Costs
*A reduced benefit package is offered to part time employees.
Apply now by submitting a resume to hr@scenicrivershealth.org
Join our team and make a difference in patient care!
Dental Therapist
Full-time
Full-Time
Hourly
Currently, we are seeking a Dental Therapist at our location in Cook, MN to expand and continue providing quality care in our communities. This Dental Therapist will become part of a general dental practice, providing care in all areas of dentistry for all ages according to their comfort level and expertise. This person will collaborate with excellent dental specialists in the region for patients who need to be referred for care.
Schedule:
4.5 day work week,
Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-Noon
60 Minute appointment blocks
Average Volumes are 8 scheduled patients per day, plus hygiene exams
Benefits & Support:
Join a sound and enjoyable team of dental providers
No RVU or Production Requirements or Restrictive Contracts!
Competitive salaries, sign-on and starting bonuses
Up to 46 Annual Paid Days Off! 12-20 days Vacation; 12 Sick days, 6 Holidays; 3 Personal Days and 5 Continuing Education days
Full Benefit package including medical, dental, retirement and long term disability
Moving Expense Reimbursement
National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness options!
In a newly modeled and well equipped clinic, you will work with other great dental providers and support staff. We fully support a work-life-balance and provide true patient centered care.
VisDental is our fully implemented EDR. This Electronic Dental Record communicates with our medical clinics so you’ll know your patient’s relevant medical conditions and prescriptions. All necessary Dental and EDR training will be personalized to your individual needs.
Current or eligible for MN Dental Therapist License, NPI and Nitrous certification is required. Support for your licensure includes:
License Renewals Reimbursement
$2,000 Annual CE expense reimbursement
Comprehensive Malpractice Coverage
Visit our website to learn more at www.scenicrivershealth.org/jobs and send resume and questions to the attention of Stephanie Leonard, HR Director, sleonard@scenicrivershealth.org or 218-361-3158
Join our team and make a difference in patient care!
Dental Hygienist
Full-time
Full Time
$30.85 - $50.00/hour
SCHS is a 90-100 employee, full-service, non-profit healthcare clinic serving the needs of the South Minneapolis community. Come make a difference in the lives of people every day while helping us achieve our mission: To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional care, removing barriers, and promoting healthy lifestyles.
ROLE: This position exists to provide dental hygiene / prophylaxis and oral health education to dental clinic patients.
JOB DUTIES:
-Prepare treatment room and maintain cleanliness for patient following all prescribed
procedures and protocols.
-Prepare patient for treatment, seats patient and answers patient questions.
-Review patient’s medical history every visit and take blood pressure as needed, document in
patient's chart any changes and review those medical changes with patient and dentist.
-Take necessary x-rays as ordered by supervising dentist. Clearly document in patient's chart
the type (i.e. bitewing, periapical, etc.) and number of films taken (including retakes).
-Perform full mouth debridement, root planning and scaling to remove calculus and plaque
deposits from the patient’s teeth as indicated by examining dentist’s treatment plan.
-Perform initial and periodic charting of the oral cavity; not limited to but including, chief
complaint, level of patient's oral hygiene, degree of calculus and plaque, bone loss, and
existing restorations.
-Perform full mouth periodontal probing with evaluation of periodontium and dental charting
at the initial visit hygiene and each recall visit.
-Perform screening procedures including assessment of oral health conditions, oral cancer
screening, and head and neck evaluation.
-Complete dental prophylaxis including scaling and polishing as needed for adult and child
patients.
-Provide dental education to patients, including individualized oral hygiene instruction for
proper brushing and flossing and nutritive counseling.
-Enter treatment notes into patient’s dental chart clearly stating procedure performed at
each visit and recall interval as communicated to the patient.
-Fill out prior authorizations, referral, and transfer, and nursing home paperwork as needed.
-Apply preventative materials as prescribed by the treating dentist, including Fluoride varnish
and pit and fissure sealants.
-Follow procedures to maintain infection control following universal and standard
precautions.
-Make recommendations regarding equipment and supply needs, monitor inventory of
supplies and order when needed. Help with routine maintenance of equipment.
-Attend and participate in staff meetings and committees.
-Perform sharpening and sterilization of instruments following infection control protocols,
maintain hygiene armamentarium.
-Perform daily, weekly, monthly maintenance chores as assigned and document in log
sheets.
-Maintain licensure and take continuing education courses and CPR training as mandated by
the MN Board of Dentistry.
-Assist with other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
-Works well both independently and as part of a team.
-Exceptional communication skills.
-Flexibility--nimble in response to an evolving workload.
-Ability to exhibit good rapport with clients of varying ethnic backgrounds and socio-
economic status.
-Excellent time management and organizational skills.
-Systematic approach to tasks that ensures consistent output quality.
-Attention to detail.
-Commitment to the SCHS mission and staff values.
-Assist with other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-Graduate of an accredited school of dental hygiene.
-Registered Dental Hygienist—current active Minnesota State Dental Hygiene License
required.
-Two years of experience is highly recommended.
TO APPLY:
Send resume to zoe.villegas@southsidechs.org
Staff Dentist
Full time
Full Time
Job Title: Staff Dentist
Reports to: Dental Director
Department: Dental Clinic
Hours Required: Exempt
Job Summary:
The Staff Dentist is responsible for providing direct dental care to ODHC patients in a professional and patient-focused manner using established dental protocol, procedures, and techniques. Additionally, he/she provides dental education and works in a team environment in an effective and efficient manner to ensure optimum patient centered care.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide direct dental care to patients using established dental procedures and techniques as outlined by the ADA.
Assess dental condition and needs of patients. Use patient screening procedures to include medical history review, x-rays and dental and perio charting.
Professional and courteously manage patients during dental procedures.
Inform patients of and explain dental procedures being performed.
Conduct dental charting and ensure patient information is entered timely and correctly into the patient’s electronic record in Dentrix.
Develop and implement individualized dental care plans.
Provide dental education to patients in a clear and easily understood manner to ensure patients understand the recommended treatment plan and include the patient in the discussion.
Institute emergency measures for sudden or adverse developments during treatment of patients.
Assist in managing the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards.
Be cooperative, helpful, a positive role model and work within compliance of a collaborative agreement with any Dental Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistance and Outreach Staff.
Be cooperative, helpful, and a positive role model with Dental student rotations.
Maintain a level of productivity that ensures achievement of fiscal goals as set by the organization.
Maintain necessary licensure and CPR certification as required by Minnesota state law and ODHC policy.
Develop and maintain relationships with other ODHC staff to ensure efficient daily operations of all departments.
Be knowledgeable of ODHC services to provide integrated care to assist patients/families in accessing needed resources.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Qualifications:
Board certified, MN licensed dentist with current DEA license.
Abide by ethical standards of licensing board.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with an understanding of underserved populations.
Ability to solve problems effectively, creatively and decisiveness in decision making.
Ability to develop, lead and facilitate teams to achieve the goals of the department.
Confidence, professional judgement, and grace under pressure.
Bilingual skills are a plus.
Other Requirements:
As a full-time, exempt employee, work outside of the typical workday will be necessary on occasion to facilitate the organization’s business. Travel is required to meetings, events and to support other clinic locations within the community and across the region. Means of travel and travel expenses will be reimbursed according to ODHC’s travel policy. Physical ability to sit for extended periods of time. Position requires repetitive use of fingers, hands, wrist in job related duties, i.e. tools, computer, etc. Complete range of motion, including fine motor skills and tactile sense of both hands. Able to lift 25 pounds. In addition, this position requires the use of additional PPE and a respirator “fit test”, including, but not limited to, face shield, face mask, gown, gloves, goggles, etc. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities.
Licensed Dental Assistant
Full-time, Part time
Full Time
$25.00/hour USD
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares patients for treatment and examination by seating the patient, adjusting the chair at a convenient angle and draping the patient
Reviews patient's record to determine what instruments and material will be needed and lays them out
Passes instruments and materials to the dentist upon request
Provides oral suction, retraction and other assistance during oral surgery
Removes excess cement after permanent crown cementation
Fits and cements temporary crowns
Places post-extraction and periodontal dressings
Placement and litigation of arch wires
May perform coronal polishing of the teeth
Takes x-rays of teeth and jaws and develops the film
Mixes cements, silver amalgams and impression materials
Takes pre-impressions for dentures
Tests pulp vitality
May dry canals previously opened by the dentist with absorbent points
Provides routine post-operative instructions to patients
Sterilizes instruments, utensils, dressings and equipment
Maintains patient records by indicating the type of work performed
Procures charts and records needed by the dentist
Schedules patients, inventories supply, and orders routine supplies as needed
Other job duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
CDA/LDA License Required: Yes
Open Cities Health Center (OCHC) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. OCHC does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, age, sexual orientation, or membership on a local human rights commission.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
Signing bonus
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location