DENTIST

Dentist

The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of this position.

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 or 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.