Job Description Summary
Welcome to Cherry Health - video about Cherry Health This is an on site position at our Barry Health Center in Hastings, MI - potential to work as a full time or part time role. Benefits available working 20 or more hours.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care and treatment, ensuring all procedures are performed in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinic policies, procedures, and protocols to achieve the goals and objectives of Cherry Street Services, Inc.
- Contribute to the development and management of the Dental Quality Assurance program.
- Participate in supervising, training, and mentoring semi-professional and paraprofessional dental staff.
- Participate in the after-hours and weekend on-call system to provide ongoing patient care.
- Ensure appropriate referrals are made to encourage continuity of care for patients.
- Attend departmental, internal, and external meetings as required.
- Understand and adhere to Cherry Street Services, Inc.'s compliance standards, including the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
- Stay informed on relevant federal, state, and organizational regulations, laws, and policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Oral Health Officer.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
- Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification as required by the role and licensing standards.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with others in person and via telephone.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and in a variety of work environments, such as traditional offices, mobile dental vans, and nursing homes.
- Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
- Effective oral communication skills for engaging with diverse individuals and groups.
- Exercise sound judgment when making decisions and appraising situations.
- Ability to work with limited supervision while maintaining professionalism and stability.
- Capable of managing confidential agency and patient information.
- Able to manage various work demands and perform under intense pressures.
- Demonstrates a professional attitude, which supports the fulfillment of job duties and responsibilities.
- Experience working with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining a high level of dental knowledge and skills.
Competencies
- Customer Service
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Respect
- Professionalism
- Continuous Learning
Education / Licenses / Certificates
- Current, valid license to practice dentistry in Michigan.
- DEA registration required.
- Insurable as a dentist for liability coverage.
Experience
At least one year of experience working in a dental practice, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
Benefits
Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings dependent on employment status. Check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!
- Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family.
- Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time.
- Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays.
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5% MET and MESP.
- 529 Savings Plans.
- Pet Insurance!
- Employee Assistance Program.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.