Job Description

Lead with Purpose: Become Our Next Dentist at SCHS!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Southside Community Health Services (SCHS) is a trusted nonprofit clinic in the heart of South Minneapolis, seeking a passionate and organized leader to join our mission-driven team. Guided by our commitment to improving health through exceptional care, barrier-free access, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles, we’re seeking a Dentist for our new clinic. This position is ELIGIBLE FOR STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS.

Why Work with Us?

• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization.
• Make a meaningful impact on patients and the community.
• Collaborate with a diverse and dedicated team.

About the Role

The Dentist prevents and maintains oral health of the community through a collaborative and patient-centered team-approach to healthcare. This role exists to provide dental services to patients within the DDS/DMD scope of Practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide quality dental treatment within your scope of service following best practices standards.
• Support, follow and adhere to SCHS workflows, clinical and operational policies and procedures.
• Commits to providing integrated healthcare through interprofessional collaboration
• Works to remove barriers to care by providing exceptional access to dental care.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and committees.
• Assist in daily support, training and direction of dental personnel.
• Timely completion of administrative duties: assigned Relias courses; policy attestations; incident reporting functions; and emails.
• Review timecard to ensure appropriate hours and planned time off/continuing education are accounted for. Submit planned time off 3 months in advance.
• Keep up to date on internal credentialing and licensure/certification requirements, as applicable.
• Adhere to timely documentation policy of closing charts and addressing Epic in-basket items within 48 hours.
• Strives for coding and EHR excellence following SCHS templates and best coding practices.
• Complete timely and thorough peer reviews to ensure high quality and collaborative care in accordance to SCHS’s Risk Management Program.
• Complete full patient contact hours based on FTE.
• Perform duties and responsibilities with the highest standards of due diligence
• Assist with other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

Skills and Qualities:

• Confidence, professional judgment, and grace under pressure.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Leadership and critical thinking experience.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Flexibility with schedule and workload.
• Ability to exhibit good rapport with clients of varying ethnic backgrounds and socio-economic status.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to support in training and mentorship of others.
• Exhibit professional growth, self-knowledge and lifelong learning strategies.
• Commitment to the SCHS mission and staff values.

Experience and Requirements:

• DDS/DMD and graduate of an accredited school of dentistry.
• Valid and active Minnesota license and DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licenses and certifications in good standing.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; not required.

Position Details and Benefits

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), salary, exempt position with a starting pay of $155,000/annually. This position is ELIGIBLE FOR STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS

Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) plans.
• Dental, Vision and Accident Coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Life Insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (ADD).
• Employer paid Kavira Membership-Based Healthcare membership.
• Wellness benefits include an Employee Assistance Program, Woliba Wellness and Calm.
• Generous PTO program.
• ELIGIBLE FOR STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS

Join our team and enjoy a supportive work environment, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally!

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional dental clinic environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical demands include:

• Maintain a stationary position for extended periods while performing essential job duties.
• Must be able to operate typical office equipment such as computers, fax machines, copiers, and telephones, as well as instruments commonly found in a dental clinic (e.g., diagnostic tools, dental equipment).
• Requires effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members, clients, or patients and to complete necessary documentation.
• Discern test results, x-ray results and distinguish physical cues on patients, such as oral cavities, blood, changes in appearance or condition.
• Must be able to recognize and respond to potential signs of oral health issues or alcohol impairment through appropriate sensory or observational means.
• Movement throughout the clinic, including moving between different areas to perform essential duties.
• Occasional movement throughout the clinic, including moving between different areas to perform essential duties.
• Rarely position oneself to retrieve items or perform certain tasks.
• Rarely ascend/descend stairs, ladders to retrieve items from basement storage.
• Rarely Move items within the clinic (e.g., dental supplies, equipment) weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Assist patients of varying body sizes onto or off exam chairs as needed.

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

SCHS offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive, and rewarding environment where you can truly make a difference. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Southside Community Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation can be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

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