Dental Therapist or Advanced Dental Therapist
Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
·3 days ago
- Salary
- $35 – $50/hr
- Location
- Red Cliff, Wisconsin, WI, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Job Description
POSITION: Dental Therapist or Advanced Dental Therapist
LOCATION: Red Cliff Community Health Center
PROGRAM: Health Division
WAGE: Negotiable per hour
SUPERVISOR: Dental Director
THIS IS A REGULAR FULL-TIME NON-EXEMPT POSITION
JOB SUMMARY: Dental therapists in Wisconsin are licensed mid-level oral health providers who work under dentist supervision to deliver routine dental care, preventive services, and education, particularly in underserved communities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducting oral examinations and assessing patient dental health
- Preparing and filling cavities to treat dental decay
- Performing simple tooth extractions when necessary
- Fitting temporary crowns and other basic restorative procedures.
- Providing preventive care and oral health education to patients
- Assess and treat periodontal disease
- Participating in outreach programs in schools, remote clinics, and senior care facilities to improve access to dental care
- Working as part of a dentist-led team, collaborating with dental hygienists and dental assistants to increase clinic efficiency and allow dentists to focus on complex procedures
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving as related to the scope of dental therapy practice
- Recognize abnormal conditions to ensure the health status of patients is not compromised by the dental therapy interventions
- Implement therapeutic and preventative services
- Communicate effectively with patients and members of the health care team to provide safe and effective oral health services
- Apply ethical decision-making, professional responsibility, and legal and regulatory concepts to oral health care services
- Provide oral health care within the scope of dental therapy to patients in all stages of life
- Adheres to OSHA guidelines and infection control protocols
- Maintains knowledge and understanding of Health Division services. Assist patients in accessing available services and/or programs.
- Maintains confidentiality and safeguards the privacy of patients in common areas of clinic.
- Adheres to and supports facility policies, programs and activities.
- Advance job knowledge and skills through continuing education efforts per annual evaluation and with Supervisor approval.
- Attend staff and other meetings, in-services and other events as directed by Supervisor.
- The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: None
KNOWLEDGE:
To practice as a dental therapist in Wisconsin, individuals must:
- Graduate from an accredited Dental Therapy Education Program, typically a three-year full-time program including clinical preceptorships
- Apply for a Wisconsin Dental Therapy license through the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS),
- Maintain current CPR and AED certification to practice
- Renew their license by September 30 of each odd-numbered year and complete required continuing education
- Computer literacy, in particular MS Xcel and Word (preferred).
- Ability to work under stress and maintain composure.
- Superior organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong clinical skills in restorative and preventive dentistry.
- Ability to educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
- Competence in working under dentist supervision and collaborating with dental teams.
- Experience in community outreach and serving underserved populations is highly valued
- Must have valid driver’s license, vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment. Be eligible to be put on the tribe’s vehicle insurance policy.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Considerable daily contact will be made with the general public, tribal leadership, Program Directors and staff, consultant(s), and the Tribal Community.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties assigned to this position involve bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying. Items may be placed in overhead storage or shelving.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: All Tribal Buildings are smoke free.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to travel and attend meetings and trainings; overnight and out of town, both locally & nationally.
BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE: The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any Behavior or Attitude that tarnishes the Image or Name of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position:
- Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.
- Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website or through the links provided below.
- Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website or through the links provided below.
- Resume, required, cover letter, optional.
- Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.
This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.
Please download the forms from the links below. Complete the forms and save them then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application.
Consent FormTribal Background Investigation Form
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Human Resources Department
88455 Pike Road
Bayfield, WI 54814
(715) 779-3700
The Red Cliff Community Health Center is a Drug-Free Workplace in accord with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, P.L. 100-690, and has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect.
The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.
All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.
