Dental Therapist

Who We Are:

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Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, school-based health centers and more.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Director of Dental Clinical Services, the full-time Dental Therapist will work in our school-based/linked programs and at our HOTC location. They will provide direct patient care and treatment as part of a dental team, providing clinical treatments in collaboration with the supervising dentist via a Written Practice Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and treatment as part of a dental team, providing clinical treatments in collaboration with the supervising dentist via a Written Practice Agreement.
• A dental therapist licensed by the State of Michigan may perform the full range of procedures within their scope, pursuant to the Written Practice Agreement.
• A dental therapist may supervise 3 or fewer dental assistants and 2 fewer dental hygienists in any 1 practice setting (defined in Written Practice Agreement).
• Work effectively with diverse and multi-cultural staff and patient populations.
• Attend departmental, internal and external meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a dental therapy educational program that meets the standards of the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Possess a Current Michigan dental therapy license without restrictions.
• Basic Life Support/CPR training to requirements of license.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to fulfill the requirement of travel between facilities.

Benefits

• Internal training/CEU opportunities
• Training budget for external training/CEU opportunities
• Professional licensing fees covered
• Direct supervision and consultation
• 3 Medical Insurance Plan options for you and your family
• Dental and Vision Insurance Plans with providers across the State of Michigan
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit that includes 7 paid full day holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5%
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Vendor discounts and much more!

Schedule

Not specified

Pay

$5,000 sign on bonus through MPCA and Delta Dental Foundation!