Dentist Full Time Flexible

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Day

Travel Percentage None

Category Health Care

Callen-Lorde is a nationally recognized leader in community-based healthcare. Since the days of Stonewall, we have provided excellent, comprehensive care—free of judgment and regardless of ability to pay. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals receive equal dignity and respect in healthcare services.

Beyond patient care, Callen-Lorde engages in research, advocacy, and education to advance equitable access to healthcare for all communities.

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center provides sensitive, quality health care and related services targeted to New York’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities — in all their diversity — regardless of ability to pay. To further this mission, Callen-Lorde promotes health education and wellness, and advocates for LGBTQ+ health issues.

Are you a compassionate and skilled Dentist looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients in a supportive and inclusive community health center? Callen-Lorde is seeking a dedicated Dentist to join our team in providing high-quality dental care to our diverse patient population. If you're committed to our mission and possess the qualifications and qualities we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!

The Dentist at Callen-Lorde is responsible for delivering primary dental care with sensitivity and professionalism. Your passion for community-based healthcare will thrive here.

Provide dental care to Callen-Lorde patients according to schedules, with accurate documentation.

Offer primary dental services, including preventive, restorative, endodontic, and prosthetic treatments.

Demonstrate professionalism, cooperation, and judgment in emergencies.

Promote dental health education in the community.

Collaborate with specialists and other healthcare providers.

Ensure accurate record-keeping using the problem-oriented dental record.

Participate in quality assurance activities and educational programs.

Work as a team with dental assistants and dental hygienists.

Comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Work Schedule Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with one regularly scheduled evening shift per week. Callen-Lorde is a great place to work – we’re passionate, mission-driven people who care about health justice for LGBTQ communities. In addition to being part of a fantastic team, all full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package including an exceptional low cost medical plan option for you, your domestic partner and/or your family, tuition assistance, dental insurance, vision insurance, no cost life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account, commuter benefits, a generous paid time off plan, and a 403B retirement savings plan.

DDS/DMD degree from an approved dental school.

DEA Controlled Substances Registration Certificate.

Familiarity with New York Stated Dental Medicaid/ADAP guidelines.

Knowledge of community health principles desirable.

Prior experience in a healthcare, social services, community-based, or nonprofit organization, particularly in settings that provide services to diverse communities with varying healthcare and support needs.

Effective communication skills with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.

Demonstrate proficiency in essential digital tools and healthcare technology including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems EPIC

Excel in delivering patient-centered care with a strong focus on customer service, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and responsive communication.

Proficiency in more than one language (e.g., Spanish/English) is beneficial for serving our diverse patient population.

Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills to serve individuals from varied backgrounds, ensuring care is delivered in a manner that aligns with cultural and linguistic appropriateness requirements and organizational protocols.

Commitment to community-based healthcare, understanding its vital role in promoting health equity and improving population health outcomes.

Join us in providing comprehensive healthcare in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.