Staff Dentist
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
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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