Job Code: 9722 - Dentist

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Reports To: Dental Director

Date: June 2026

Posted Salary Range: Between $150,000 - $170,000/annually for 1.0 FTE based on qualifications

Employee Group: P&A

Location / Type of Position: 100% in-person position at CUHCC

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

Objective/Overview

Dentists provide general and emergency pediatric and adult dentistry care to CUHCC’s (Community-University Health Care Center) diverse patients and serve as a preceptor to dental students and residents from the University of Minnesota. Services include a broad range of diagnostic, restorative, and oral surgery to pediatric and adult patients. Each dentist is expected to provide exams, training, and/or oversight to a hygienist and student or therapist as well as a dental assistant(s). In addition, CUHCC dentists must sign the Collaborative Management Agreement for CUHCC’s Advanced Dental Therapist(s). As clinical providers, dentists participate on quality improvement projects and other committees as designated. CUHCC dentists must provide respectful care to diverse populations and be able to meet the productivity and quality measures established by the clinic. This will require each dentist deliver care to multiple chairs simultaneously and collaborate with other members of the oral health care team.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

    Cultural sensitivity/competency.

    Verbal and written communication skills.

    Customer service and people skills.

    Ability to lead and work on a team.

    Clinical competence in a range of diagnostic and restorative dentistry for both a pediatric and adult population in a full-range of diagnostic, restorative, and oral surgery.

    Ability to meet productivity standards.

This is a 100% in-person position at CUHCC. A general work schedule will be Tuesday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:45 pm.

The salary range is between $150,000 - $170,000/annually for 1.0 FTE based on qualifications

Essential Functions

Provide Clinical Dentistry (85%)

    Provide comprehensive dental care to adults and children in a community health care setting, including clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and preventive dental care to patients. 

    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, therapist(s), and students/residents. Each dentist, as the leader of the team, is expected to facilitate team-based care by appropriately delegating patient treatment needs to other team members allowing them to work at their highest scope of practice and Minnesota statutes.

    Work out of multiple dental chairs to optimize productivity.

    Maintain accurate and timely notes in the electronic health record.

    Provide dental education to patients.

    Collaborate with medical and behavioral health providers and staff to ensure that patients receive coordinated holistic care.

    Work with interpreters and interpretative services for patients.

    Stay current with developments in the field through continuing education.

    Attend and make positive contributions to dental team and other CUHCC meetings and trainings.

    Participate in the dental peer review process.

    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.

    Maintain an understanding of the dental benefit sets for MN Medicaid.

Precept Dental Therapy Students (10%)

    Provide instruction and supervision to senior dental students and other students/ residents who are delivering direct patient care.

    Participate in administration of dental education programs as needed.

    Use/follow the preceptor training and/or standards for supervising students developed by the School of Dentistry.

    General supervision to Advanced Dental Therapist(s)

    Dentists must agree to annually sign the ADT Collaborative Management Agreement and provide general supervision to the Advanced Dental Therapist(s) according to the terms outlined in the agreement.

Participate in Quality Improvement / Assurance and other Committees (5%)

    As assigned, actively participate in collaborative care committees and other committees as assigned.

    Complete the projects assigned in collaborative care committees and communicate the work and findings of the community to the dental staff.

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

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.

    This position requires a negative TB test, and a Hepatitis B vaccination.

Preferred Qualifications

    Experienced DDS treating pediatric patients.

    Experience practicing dentistry in a multi-ethnic community clinic.

    Fluent in Spanish, Somali, Hmong language, Vietnamese, Lao, Pashtu or Dari.

About the Department

At CUHCC, we're transforming urban health care and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals.

CUHCC offers a full range of dental and mental health services that are typically not offered at a community health center, such as prosthodontic services and psychiatry. CUHCC has pharmacists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, dentists, dental hygienists, nurses, family nurse practitioners, family practice physicians, internal medicine physicians, internal medicine-pediatric physicians, licensed social workers and psychologists among other disciplines on staff.

CUHCC's interprofessional care model uses a collaborative, team-based approach to deliver education and patient care, integrating these services. Students and residents at CUHCC have the opportunity to work with other students and preceptors in other fields to best serve the complex needs of the patients. Over half of CUHCC’s mental health patients also receive medical services at CUHCC, allowing CUHCC providers to work collaboratively to provide patient centered care.

As a founding member in the country's first accountable care organization (ACO) for federally qualified health centers, CUHCC is leading change in urban health and improving patient outcomes to meet the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Triple Aim: improve the patient experience, improve patient health, and reduce the cost of patient care.

Pay and Benefits

 

Pay Range: $150K-$170K; depending on education/qualifications/experience 

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: P&A Staff 

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

    Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off

    Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program

    Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

    Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

    University HSA contributions

    Disability and employer-paid life insurance

    Employee wellbeing program

    Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution

    Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity

    Financial counseling services 

    Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

    Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the

time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures

that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while

maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and

equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates

will be based on their individual credentials and experience.