Attending Dentist- L II

NYC Health + Hospitals / Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach : providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.

Job Description

Purpose of Position :

Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums, and related oral structures by performing the following duties.

This class of positions encompasses responsible professional work in the dentistry field.

There are three Assignment Levels within this class of positions. All personnel perform related work.

Assignment Level II

Examples of Typical Tasks :

1. Examines individuals requesting care, diagnoses their dental / oral conditions, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental / oral treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines

2. Maintains current and accurate problem-oriented dental records.

3. Treats dental diseases, injuries and malfunctions of teeth and gums.

4. Determines need for dental and prosthetic appliances.

5. Advises patients about dental health practices and provides dental health education.

6. Consults with the Chief Medical Officer on referral and other matters pertaining to the Center's dental health services.

7. Supervises the assistant in the Dental Department.

8. Takes part in all health center meetings as required.

9. Assists in the planning for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation for the dental unit.

10. Responsible for personal full compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assisting in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

11. Facilitates related services for health center patients and Gotham staff as appropriate, with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.

12. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Dentists Practicing General Dentistry

Assignment Level I

1. Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in the State of New York; and

2. One (1) year of full-time licensed experience in the practice of General Dentistry or equivalent experience acceptable to the Medical Board of the hospital.

Assignment Level II / Assignment Level III

1. Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in the State of New York; and

2. Five (5) years of full-time licensed experience in the practice of General Dentistry acceptable to the Medical Board of the hospital.

Dentists Practicing in a Specialty Area

Assignment Level I

1. Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in the State of New York; and

2. Currently meets the educational requirements, including residency and / or advanced training for American Board Specialty Certification.

Assignment Level II and Assignment Level III

1. Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in the State of New York; and

2. Five (5) years of full-time licensed experience in a field of specialty acceptable to the Medical Board of the hospital; and

3. Currently meets the educational requirements, including residency and / or advanced training for American Board of Specialty Certification; and

4. Current approved application on file for admission to the certifying examination given by the appropriate American Specialty Board.

Department Preferences

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB :

l. Five years of related experience and / or training preferred.

2. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

3. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

4. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

6. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

7. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.

8. Interest in and conviction of purpose and aims for all programs in the clinic.

9. Respect for the rights of individuals to make their own decisions about their medical care.

I 0. Ability to communicate easily and display a cordial manner towards individuals from a variety of cordial manner towards individuals from a variety of socio-economic, cultural and religious backgrounds.

11. This job may require you to travel between clinic sites depending upon scheduling needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May come into contact with human blood or other potentially infectious materials, which may result in possible exposure to blood borne pathogens (Category I).

COMPUTER PROGRAMS / SOFTWARE OPERATED

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word), as well as Practice Management and Electronic Medical Record software including Dexis, EPIC, Wisdom (Dental software of EPIC) and Dentrix.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS :

1. Strong interpersonal skills.

2. Ability to stand, walk or sit for an extended period of time.

3. Ability to hear within normal range

4. Ability to see within normal range

S. Strong verbal and written communications skills

6. Finger and hand dexterity to manipulate objects

7. Extended periods of time at a computer

8. Noise level is moderate

9. Possible exposure to clients with infectious diseases

The physical requirements described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made, whenever possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Vacancy Control Board Number

VCB # : CUM-02272025-34022