Dentist

Description

NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center is seeking to hire a Dentist to work in its fast-paced dental clinic. Candidates who are interested in the National Health Service Corps should know that the NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center is designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA). Health care providers that help underserved communities are eligible for scholarship and loan repayment programs. Learn more about the NHSC Loan Repayment program.

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Location and hours:
This position is located at NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center, 2220 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Clinic hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (work hours will vary).

About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit-earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Dentist.
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At this time, once an employee reaches the maximum of the salary range, they may be eligible to receive an additional cash merit of up to $27,441.33 that can be earned annually based on performance.

Note: To be considered, applicants must submit a resume. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

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.

• 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.

• Current registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to administer and prescribe controlled drugs.
• Certification in the administration of nitrous oxide.
• Experience:
  • Using Dentrix, Epic Willow, or other electronic dental record systems.
  • As a dentist in a clinical setting.
  • As a dentist in a community health clinic.
  • Treating pedodontic patients.
• Ability to respect, appreciate, and promote teamwork among diverse co-workers and patients.