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.