Dentist

SUMMARY:

The Native American Community Clinic (NACC) is seeking a Dentist to join our team and lead our growing dental department. The right candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality, culturally competent dental care that makes a meaningful and measurable difference in addressing oral health disparities within the community we serve. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in maximizing NACC's impact on oral health through leadership, program development, and patient care. You will also be overseeing 4 year dental students as part of your employment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as adjunct faculty for UMN school of dentistry to oversee dental students.
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural competency and providing care to Indigenous and/or underserved communities
• Ability to diagnose common conditions of the oral cavity and administer nitrous oxide analgesia, local anesthesia and prescribed controlled drugs
• Willingness to mentor students and/or train dental staff
• Participation in quarterly peer review audits.
• Provide dental education to clients or community groups as requested.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 3+ weeks of PTO, 11 paid holidays and continuing education, competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans
• Competitive qualification for state and Federal-level (NHSC) Loan Repayment Programs
• Guaranteed base salary dependent on years of experience
• Reimbursement on Licenses/Certifications
• Affiliation with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry with eligibility for discounted continuing education courses.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree DDS/DMD degree, active and unrestricted license in state of Minnesota
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in the United States
• Current Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and BLS certification
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in a community clinic setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with managing anxious patients
• Experience in simple and surgical extractions of erupted teeth
• Experience in anterior and premolar endodontic procedures. Molar endodontic experience a plus