Dentist

Here at Community Health Service, Inc (CHSI), our mission is to provide high-quality health care to the overlooked and underserved. Sound rewarding? You bet it is! If you are looking for more than just a "job" and want to invest your time making an impact on the lives of others, this is your chance to join our CHSI team

WHAT DO WE DO?

CHSI is a private, non-profit organization established in 1973 to serve the health needs of migrant & seasonal farmworkers and their family members. Today, CHSI has expanded services and provides mental & physical healthcare to all individuals in our communities. Our services are provided on a more affordable sliding fee scale to those who are under-insured or un-insured. We also accept ND and MN Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans. We currently operate four nurse-managed clinics, two mobile medical units, and two victim advocacy program centers in Minnesota & North Dakota.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are on the search for a full-time Dentist to join our Moorhead, MN team. As a Dentist, your role is to

• Perform general dentistry
• Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits
• Prescribe antibiotics and pain relieving medications
• Provide patient care for cracked or fractured teeth
• Perform procedures to treat decay and cavities
• Prepare and place fillings
• Examine patients for dental and jaw diagnoses
• Perform tooth extractions
• Diagnose and treat oral diseases
• Create detailed treatment plans for patients
• Read x-rays

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

In addition to being a wonderful team member and advocate for patients, we are seeking an individual with the below qualifications:

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Ability to bend and crouch occasionally, sit continuously, and stand or walk frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to use hands/arms, feet/legs for repetitive fine to large motor skill movements.

EDUCATION & SKILLS

• S. or D.M.D. from a school accredited by Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and American Dental Association.
• Licensed to practice in ND and MN (or willing to obtain).
• Certification in CPR.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication.
• Computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Medical Records.
• Accurate and precise attention to detail.
• Compassionate and caring of patients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work in an intense, concentrated environment.
• Calm and cool-headed with a positive attitude.
• Complies with all office, local, state, and American Dental Association regulations, protocols, and procedures.

WORK VALUES

• Cooperation: pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Attention to Detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Integrity: Being honest and ethical.
• Dependability: reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Self-Control: maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

WHAT ARE THE PERKS, YOU ASK?

CHSI promotes a healthy work/life balance for employees through a generous time off program. Those eligible are offered:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Starts at 14 days per year and jumps to 19 days by year two!
• Personal Days Off (PDO): In addition to PTO, we offer 4 paid personal days each year.
• Paid Holidays: CHSI offers 8.5 days of holiday pay.

CHSI also provides retirement, medical, and insurance plans to employees. Those eligible may enroll in:

• 401K Retirement Plan, with a 4% company match!
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• HSA Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Spending Account
• Life & Disability Insurance (Short Term Disability premiums paid by CHSI)
• Pet Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

Loan Reimbursement Options: Our employees who work in clinical positions may be eligible for loan reimbursement of up to $145,000 through the National Health Service Corps! Visit www.nhsc.hrsa.gov for more information.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

If this role is a great fit for your skills & personality, please complete our quick online application on the right side of the page.

PLEASE NOTE:

CHSI is an EEO/Affirmative Action/Veteran-friendly employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

CHSI facilities are deemed under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).

Salary : $145,000