Dentist

Staff DentistFinger Lakes Community Health uses BambooHR for the hiring and onboarding of our staff. All communications for recruitment will come directly from BambooHR (View email address on click.appcast.io) and may appear as spam.Finger Lakes Community Health (FLCH) was founded in 1989 with an original mission of serving the region's agricultural workers by linking individuals to area resources and providing essential health services. In 2009 the organization expanded to become a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving patients of all incomes, ethnicities, and walks of life. Over the last decade, FLCH has grown to provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services to over 28,000 patients at eight health centers. With over 200 employees we strive to provide high-quality and innovative health care services to the Finger Lakes Region.Benefits Offered:$5,000 sign-on incentives for full-time provider (40 hours per week)Monday through Friday schedule, closed all major holidaysMedical insurance with a 90%+ employer contributionDental, Vision, and Life insuranceSafe Harbor 3% 401k contributionRobust PTO offeringsEducation reimbursementJob Summary:The Staff Dentist is responsible for providing diagnostic and treatment services to the communities that Finger Lakes Community Health serves. These services are within the procedures adopted by the facility in accordance with the New York State Department of Health Article 28 regulations for Diagnostic and Treatment Centers.Main Responsibilities:Dental ServicesProvide routine and emergency services including diagnosis and treatment plans, general restorative procedures, crown and bridge, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics and minor oral surgeryOrder x-rays and interpretAdminister and prescribe anesthetics and medicationsDirect dental staff to schedule follow-up appointment as neededRefer patients to other clinical programs or outside agencies as neededDental Team SupervisionOversee site dental staff to ensure patient care meets appropriate dental standardsDental Record MaintenanceChart and lock notes within timely manner in accordance with Finger Lakes Community Health policies and proceduresAddress telephone encounters and actions in the electronic health record system in accordance with Finger Lakes Community Health policies and proceduresEducation and Qualifications:A current unrestricted license to practice as a Dentist in NYSCPR certification required (can be provided)1-3 Year of experience working in licenseThe ability to work flexible hours -- some evenings are requiredA valid NYS drivers in compliance with FLCH driver's policyPhysical Requirements:Must be able to hear and communicate with clients and staff via phone, web media, and in person.Must be able to lift up to 40 lbsMust be able to sit for extended periods of timeMust be able to kneel, crawl, or bend into awkward spacesOSHA Level 1