Job Title: Dentist - Part Time
Reports To: Director of Dental Clinic

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is a Christian ministry dedicated to serving the homeless, poor, and addicted in our community. By meeting physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs, our Mission is changing lives!

SUMMARY:
Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums, and related oral structures: Examines patient to determine nature of condition, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic procedures. Cleans, fills, extracts, and replaces teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical implements. Provides preventive dental services to patient, such as applications of fluoride and sealants to teeth, and education in oral and dental hygiene.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums, and related oral structures.
• Examines patient(s) to determine nature of condition.
• Utilizes X-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Cleans, fills, extracts, and replaces teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, dental appliances, medications and surgical implements.
• Provides preventive dental services to patient(s), such as applications of fluoride and sealants to teeth, and education in oral and dental hygiene.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
General Licensed Dentist

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the integrated professional, technical, and administrative principles and procedures of a dental clinic..
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of patient grievance principles and procedures.
• Dental practice skills.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise.
• Is supportive of UGM’s Mission statement and mindful of Christian behavior to all clients and the community.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Light physical effort. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

To apply send resume and cover letter to jobinfo@ugmtc.org or fax to 651-222-7968, Attention Human Resources.