Dental Therapist

Dental Therapist

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.

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

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.

Our Mission

Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our Vision

Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.

Our Values

• Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.
• Customer Service – Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care.
• Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.
• Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.
• Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results.

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.

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.

Benefits

Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings dependent on employment status. Check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time
• Paid holidays - 8 full day paid 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!
• Employee Assistance Program