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Great Lakes Bay Health Centers
Bridgeport Charter Township, Michigan

Staff Dentist

Dental Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)Full-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

1. Provides care in all aspects of dentistry. Manages patient dental care
including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, including necessary treatment
and/or referrals. Maintains effective working relationships with patients
and staff members while promoting a positive atmosphere within the site.
2. Records and maintains appropriate and proper documentation in patient
clinical records. Responsible for the accuracy, clarity, and proper
completion of dental charting, medical history, patient vitals (blood
pressure, height, weight, etc.). Timely completion of chart notes, charges,
and billing.
3. Meets productivity and quality improvement goals. Works with Dental Center
Coordinator and Chief Dental Officer in the proper and timely scheduling of
patients.
4. Assists the Dental Center Coordinator in the supervision of all dental
support personnel, including dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental
students, etc.
5. Maintains safe and disinfected working environment by complying with GLBHC’s
Infection Control policies and other regulatory policies and infection
control procedures and protocols. Wears Personal Protective Equipment in
compliance with policies and protocols.
6. Participates in GLBHC Quality Assurance activities, on-call, and Provider
meetings as required.

Marginal Job Duties

1. Maintains an organized work environment.
2. Communication with parents and guardians as needed.
3. Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Dental Officer.

Required Job Specifications

1. Education: Must have graduated from an U. S. Accredited Dental School.
2. Licensure: Must be licensed to practice Dentistry in the State of Michigan.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
3. Experience: Please see education.
4. Skills: Organized and detailed. Effective communication skills. Efficient
typing and computer skills. Flexible in day-to-day duties and
responsibilities, and schedule.
5. Interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate effectively with, and relate
to, a diverse population in a professional manner. Capable of taking
initiative in day-to-day responsibilities. Excellent verbal and written
skills.
6. Physical Effort: Must be able to sit, stand, and or walk for an entire
workday. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding
up to 25 lbs. frequently.
7. Hours of Work: Full time; Flexible and varied. Extended hours may be
required. Consistent attendance is required for this position. Telecommuting
is not an option for this position.
8. Travel: Travel may be required to various GLBHC sites. Reimbursement
consistent with GLBHC’s policy.

Preferred Job Specifications

1. Skills: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
national origin.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Dentist provides comprehensive dental care, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and supervising dental support personnel.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from a U.S. Accredited Dental School and hold a valid license to practice dentistry in the State of Michigan. Additionally, they must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careTreatment planningOrganization

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Dentist at Great Lakes Bay Health Centers a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,581 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Great Lakes Bay Health Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Saginaw, Michigan
201-500 employees