Advanced Dental Therapist (ADT)

About the role

The Advanced Dental Therapist prevents and maintains oral health of the community through a collaborative and patient-centered team-approach to healthcare. This role exists to provide dental services to patients within the Advanced Dental Therapist scope of practice. This position operates in a professional dental clinic environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment. Physical demands include: ability to perform clinical and administrative duties that may require extended periods of sitting or standing and movement throughout the clinic; ability to use standard office equipment and oral health instruments and equipment necessary for patient care; ability to communicate effectively and observe and interpret clinical information and patient cues necessary to provide safe and effective care; ability to occasionally position oneself, move supplies or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds, and assist patients with positioning or mobility as needed; ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) based on assigned duties and applicable safety standards. This is an on-site, patient-facing position requiring regular and reliable attendance and the ability to maintain assigned patient schedules and clinical coverage. SCHS offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive, and rewarding environment where you can truly make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality oral health care within the scope of practice and in accordance with clinical standards, best practices, and SCHS policies and procedures.
• Deliver patient-centered, integrated care through interprofessional collaboration and a commitment to reducing barriers to oral health services.
• Maintain assigned patient-care expectations and complete clinical documentation, coding, EHR tasks, and other administrative responsibilities accurately and timely.
• Support the daily work, training, and development of oral health team members.
• Maintain required licensure, certification, credentialing, continuing education, and Collaborative Management Agreement requirements.
• Participate in peer review, quality improvement, risk management, staff meetings, and other organizational activities as appropriate.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, sound judgment, and adherence to SCHS clinical and operational standards.
• Perform other duties consistent with the role and scope of practice as assigned.

Skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Sound professional judgment, critical thinking, leadership skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to build respectful, effective relationships with patients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing patient, team, and workload needs.
• Ability to support the training, mentorship, and development of others.
• Commitment to professional growth, continuous learning, and SCHS’s mission and values.

Requirements

• Dental Therapist must have graduated from a dental therapy education program approved by the Board of Dentistry or accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• Advanced Dental Therapy certificate required.
• Valid and active Minnesota license required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licenses and certifications in good standing.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; not required.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) plans.
• Dental, Vision, Accident and Legal Coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Life Insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (ADD).
• Employer-paid Kavira Membership-Based Healthcare membership.
• Wellness benefits include an Employee Assistance Program, and Calm.
• Generous PTO program.
• Eligible for student loan forgiveness.

Pay

Pay starting at $124,800 annually.