Dentist



Dentist

Salary

$105,305.94 - $166,130.80 Annually

Location

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

23NP423BKH007

Department

NorthPoint Health & Wellness

Opening Date

10/04/2023

Description

NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center is seeking to hire a Dentist to work in its fast-paced dental clinic. Candidates who are looking to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) will be pleased to know that NorthPoint's score is 18. Health care providers that help underserved communities are eligible for scholarship and loan repayment programs.

Effective December 31, 2023, there will be a general salary adjustment of 2.5% to the minimum and maximum of the range.  

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. 

Location and hours:
This position is located at 2220 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Clinic hours are Monday and Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Work hours will vary). Based on current requirements hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.  

About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit-earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Dentist.
Click here to view the job classification specification.

This position is eligible to receive an additional cash merit of up to $25,742.33 that can be earned annually based on performance.

In this position, you will:          

  • Diagnose and treat diseases, decay, and other conditions of the oral cavity.
  • Examine hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity and surrounding structures for disease and other abnormalities.
  • Perform, read, evaluate, and interpret x-ray procedures.
  • Chart patient's oral condition and devise treatment plans.
  • Administer nitrous oxide analgesia and local anesthesia.
  • Perform operative, endodontic, fixed and removable prosthetic, and oral surgery procedures; may perform periodontal surgery, oral biopsies, and limited orthodontic treatment.
  • Confer with patient and/or patient's parent or guardian regarding dental treatment plan.
  • Enter and retrieve information from Dentrix electronic dental records.
 
Need to have:
  • Graduated from a school of dentistry with a DMD, DDS, or equivalent dentistry degree as determined by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry for Licensure.
  • Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry issued by the State of Minnesota Board of Dentistry or ability to attain State of Minnesota license to practice upon employment.
Nice to have:    
  • Current registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to administer and prescribe controlled drugs.
  • Certification in the administration of nitrous oxide.
  • Experience:
    • Using Dentrix or other electronic dental record systems.
    • As a dentist in a community health clinic.
    • Treating pedodontic patients.
  • Ability to respect, appreciate, and promote teamwork among diverse co-workers and patients.
About the department:
NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center actively partners to create a healthier community and works to provide a highly desirable place for health care that values diversity/inclusion, compassion, stewardship, innovation, and integrity.
 
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
 
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at Welcome to the Bridge (hennepin.us) - select the Guest option.
 
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.  
 
Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. 

Note: to be considered, applicants must submit a resume. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Posting will remain open until filled.
 
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or a criminal background check. 

Candidates must pass a language assessment to qualify for bilingual duties and pay.
 
If you have any questions, please contact: 
Brooke Haaf
Brooke.Haaf@hennepin.us 

Why work here?
 
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't – including:
 

  • Meaningful work
  • Public service
  • Competitive pay
  • Work-life balance
  • Generous benefits
  • Opportunities to grow
  • Commitment to your success
 
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents. 
 
Employee Benefits Summary
 
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.



 

01
This position requires:

This position is located at 2220 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Clinic hours are Monday and Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Work hours will vary). Based on current requirements hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Are you willing and able to meet the requirements?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have a DMD, DDS, or equivalent dentistry degree as determined by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry for Licensure?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Briefly describe your completed educational degree(s) and the area of specialization. If you do not have a completed degree, type "None" in the space provided .
04
Do you have a valid license to practice dentistry issued by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Provide the number of your license to practice dentistry issued by the State of Minnesota Board of Dentistry and its expiration date. If you do not have a valid license, type "None" in the space provided.
06
If you answered "No" to the question above, do you have the ability to attain MN licensure issued by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry upon employment?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Do you have current registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to administer and prescribe controlled drugs?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Provide the registration number issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and its expiration date. If you do not have a valid registration number, type "None" in the space provided.
09
Are you certified to administer nitrous oxide?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Which of the following computerized dental charting software packages have you used? Check all that apply.
  • Dentrix 8.0 or higher
  • DXOne
  • Epic
  • Other
  • None of the above
11
Describe your experience with the computerized dental charting software packages selected above, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you checked "Other" in the previous question, please indicate which electronic dental billing system(s) you have used. If you do not have this experience type 'None' in the space provided.
12
How many full-time equivalent years of clinical experience do you have as a dentist?
  • I do not have this experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more
13
Describe your clinical experience do you have as a dentist, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type 'None' in the space provided.
14
How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have as a dentist in a community health clinic?
  • I do not have experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more
15
Describe your experience as a dentist in a community health clinic, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type 'None' in the space provided.
16
Do you have experience treating pedodontic patients?
  • Yes
  • No
17
Describe your experience treating pedodontic patients, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type 'None' in the space provided.
18
In addition to English, identify the language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent. Check all that apply.
  • American Sign Language
  • Amharic
  • Bosnian
  • Cambodian
  • Cantonese
  • Hmong
  • Lakota/Dakota/Nakota
  • Laotian
  • Mandarin
  • Ojibwe
  • Oromo
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Somali
  • Vietnamese
  • Other American Indian language(s)
  • Other
  • None of the above
19
If you checked "Other" in the previous question, please indicate what language you consider yourself fluent in. If you this does not apply to you, type "None" in the space provided.
20
Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.
  • College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
  • Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
  • Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County
  • Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
  • Hennepin County job notification emails
  • Indeed.com
  • Job fair or networking event
  • LinkedIn
  • Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
  • Professional association (job board or email)
  • Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
  • www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com
  • Other
21
For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website or media source.

Required Question

Agency
Hennepin County
Address
Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487
Phone
612-348-7855