DENTIST

OUR VISION: To continue as an eminent healthcare provider on Long Island, dedicating ourselves to providing exceptional health care for all our patients and to transform both the lives of the individual, and the community, for the better, one person at a time. OUR MISSION: To provide access to equitable, optimal healthcare by improving the overall wellness of all individuals in our communities and delivering high quality comprehensive patient centered care. OUR VALUE PROPOSITION: To provide whole person care that will ensure that all patients have access to primary, specialty and social health care to achieve and maintain optimal wellness at a transparent and affordable cost. The Harmony Healthcare Long Island, formerly known as the Long Island Federally Qualified Health Center or LIFQHC, is a non-profit healthcare organization with 7 health centers, providing primary care and preventative medicine in the following locations in Nassau County: Roosevelt, Elmont, Hempstead, Freeport, Oceanside, and New Cassel/Westbury. In addition, the Harmony Healthcare Long Island has 3 school-based health centers, WIC offices (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) in 3 locations, and a Health Home Care Coordination program. As federally qualified health centers, we serve the individuals in our communities, providing enhanced services, expanded hours and reduced prescription pricing, while raising the level of care. We treat patients regardless of income, residency or immigration status. The Harmony Healthcare Long Island offers a stable employment opportunity with a growing company, and competitive base compensation along with health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, employee discounts and much more. JOB TITLE: Dentist REPORTS TO: VP of Dental Services RESPONSIBILITIES: Diagnose and render high quality dental care; Perform dental examinations, treatment, and complete dental care of patients; Perform extractions, filling, prophylaxis, and prosthetics; Participate in the performance of oral surgery; Participate in LEAN and other activities necessary to implement the multi-disciplinary patient-centered medical home approach; Interpret dental x-rays; Maintain all dental records as prescribed by Dental Policy and Procedures Manual; Conduct in-service training programs in oral health for the dental staff and for other Health Center staff, as needed; Teach oral health education, including preventative care and nutrition to patients; Assist in teaching dental staff specific dental procedures outlined in the Department’s Procedure Manual; Assist in ordering, receiving and storage of dental supplies; Community outreach and other duties as assigned; Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing dental educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations; Other duties assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Degree from accredited Dental School (DDS or DMD). License to practice dentistry in New York State. Must have at least 1 year experience and high competency in clinical dentistry. Ability to travel to other sites for coverage as needed. Commitment to and knowledge of community health care. Good communication and organizational skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish/Creole preferred. SALARY: $140,000-$160,000 annually. MORE INFORMATION: This is an exempt position. #J-18808-Ljbffr