Dentist

Native American Community Clinic; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days PTO

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

The Native American Community Clinic (NACC) is seeking a Dentist to lead our growing dental department in Minneapolis, MN. You will oversee 4th year dental students, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality, culturally competent care to the community we serve.

The role emphasizes leadership, program development, and patient care with a commitment to addressing oral health disparities. A guaranteed base salary will reflect experience and certifications.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree required and Minnesota license active/unrestricted.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in the United States.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.
• DEA registration and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the dental department and oversee 4th year dental students.
• Provide high-quality, culturally competent patient care.
• Participate in staff meetings and committees; mentor dental staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cultural competency

Mentoring

Education

DDS/DMD degree

Minnesota license

DEA registration

BLS certification

Job description

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Dentist

Full Time Minneapolis, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1545

Salary Range: $180,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually

Job 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 4th year dental students as part of your employment.

Requirements:

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

What We Offer:

• 21 days of PTO, 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• U.S citizenship or permanent residency 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.

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
• Prior experience in a community clinic setting