Dentist (Part-Time)

DAWSON; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 144,648 - 165,312; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking Exam and Treatment Dentists to support Minnesota Army National Guard dental readiness across Minnesota. Examinations and treatments occur in mobile and portable settings at client sites, primarily on weekends with some weekdays, and on a part-time, "as needed" basis.

Responsibilities include treatment planning, digital radiograph review, readiness documentation, and HIPAA-compliant care, with strong endodontic and oral surgery skills valued.

Qualifications

• Active Minnesota dental license with no restrictions.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• DEA registration preferred.
• Professional liability/malpractice insurance.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Ability to work in mobile/portable field settings.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations and charting on military forms.
• Provide comprehensive dental treatment in non-traditional settings.
• Endodontic procedures, including molar RCTs.
• Oral surgery as needed (e.g., third molar extractions).
• Document findings and completed treatments in military records.
• Collaborate with event team and protect patient information.
• Comply with HIPAA and applicable laws.

Skills

Minnesota dental license

CPR/BLS certification

DEA number preferred

Driver's license

Mobile/portable practice

Job description

Position Summary

LAUKOA is currently seeking applicants for Exam and Treatment Dentist positions located throughout the state of Minnesota in support of medical readiness services for the Minnesota Army National Guard (MNARNG). Exams and treatment will be performed in mobile and portable settings at the client's location of choice throughout Minnesota. Work is primarily on weekends, with occasional work on weekdays, and all work is performed on a part‑time, "as needed" basis. Providers will support Soldier dental readiness and deployability requirements through treatment planning, digital radiograph review, readiness documentation, and use of the military dental readiness classifications. LAUKOA provides dental and health readiness services to help maintain a deployable military force for the MNARNG.

Locations

• Must Reside in Minnesota

Hourly Wage

$105-$120 based on event role

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete examinations/screenings and ensure accurate charting on military forms
• Complete comprehensive dental treatment to include restorative, endodontic, and/or oral surgery procedures in a non‑traditional setting.
  • Strong endodontic skills to include molar RCTs
  • Strong OS skills to include 3rd molar extractions
• Document findings/completed treatments on military forms and properly classify soldiers
• Work collaboratively with event team
• Safeguard all soldiers' information
• Ensures all actions comply with HIPAA and other appropriate federal/state laws and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Minnesota dental license, with no restrictions
• A current and active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number is preferred
• CPR/BLS certification
• Professional liability/malpractice insurance policy
• Have a valid US driver's license
• Ability to work in mobile, portable, and field‑based dental treatment environments.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills
• Utilization of universal precautions for patient care
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changes quickly
• Experience working in a military setting and working knowledge of the regulations and policies that apply to Dental Readiness Classification (DRC) is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and bend
• Continually required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk and hear

We are an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a best‑in‑class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

We give preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.