Casual Dentist

Required Qualifications:

D.D.S. required. Licensed to practice in Minnesota or eligible for licensure and maintain licensure as DDS in Minnesota. Clinical experience required. Current CPR certification.

Dentists provide general and emergency pediatric and adult dentistry care to the Faculty Dental Clinic’s diverse patients. Services include a broad range of diagnostic, and restorative procedures to dental patients. Each dentist is expected to provide exams, training, and/or oversight to a hygienist and a dental assistant(s).

This is a 100% on-site/in-person position at the Faculty Dental Clinic. A general work schedule will be Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00 pm. (up to 14 hours/week) The salary range is between $71-100/hr based on qualifications.

This position is anticipated to work through the Fall semester. This position could be extended based on business needs.

Responsibilities: Provide Clinical Dentistry (100%)

Provide comprehensive dental care to patients in a dental healthcare setting, including clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and preventive dental care. Develop, discuss and document treatment plans for patients. Provides alternative treatments options. Work in a team and provide exams and oversight to the work of dental hygienists. Work out of multiple dental chairs to optimize productivity. Maintain accurate and timely notes in the electronic health record. Provide dental education to patients. Stay current with developments in the field through continuing education. Adhere to business practices of the organization. Cooperate with provider enrollment/credentialing staff to keep enrollment with payers current. Use electronic clinical documentation and billing software, including participation in training for upgrades to software.

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state’s only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. The School of Dentistry advances health through scientific discovery, innovative education, and the highest quality care for all communities. Our impact extends beyond dental offices to classrooms and clinics throughout the region. We educate dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators, and research scientists.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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Patient treatment planning • Background check • CPR Certification • Dentistry • Dental diagnosis • Dental office • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Hourly pay • Online Application • Dental License • BLS Certification • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Clinical case management notes • Mid-level • Healthcare education • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) • Preventive health (patient care) • Clinical training • Team training • Clinical assessment documentation • Doctor of Dentistry • US work authorization • Pediatrics • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) • Dental treatment planning • Healthcare diagnosis • Health status assessment • Monday to Friday • Healthcare treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Holistic Medicine • Emergency care