Dentist

Position Responsibilities:

• Act as supervisor of employees in the absence of the Dental Coordinator.
• Maintain and operate an eight operatory dental clinic.
• Practice by current infection control standards.
• Follow occupational safety guidelines for dental office personnel.
• Provide care in the following areas: prevention, operative, prosthetics, endodontics, oral surgery, TMJ, and periodontics and pedodontics, and minor orthodontics. • Network services with other health and social services providers.
• Consult and refer with dental specialist.
• Assist in coordinating prevention activities.
• Assist in selecting dental supplies and equipment.
• Attend general staff meetings, dental staff meetings, and other meetings as requested.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities.
• Attend continuing education seminars as requested.
• Assist in providing in-services to dental staff and also to target groups such as the diabetic support group, WIC, elderly housing residents, and Head Start.
• Approve employee leave and time cards in the absence of the Dental Coordinator.
• Participate on screening committee for new dental employees and provide input on staff evaluations.
• Acquire and maintain CPR certification.
• Request pre-determinations, review and sign insurance forms.
• Abide by the policies set forth by the FDL Reservation and Min No Aya Win Human Services Center.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal physical requirements.

Position Qualifications:

• Current Minnesota DDS License is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
• Ability to work independently and establish work priorities is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Subject to pre-employment, post-accident, return to duty, follow-up, and random drug testing.
• Subject to pre-employment annual background checks.
• Subject to immunization review and submitted proof of required vaccinations.
• Some travel may be required.

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APPLY TO: Fond du Lac Human Resources
1720 Big Lake Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
218-878-2653