Description
New : Dentist Opportunity in Metro New York City!!
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Opportunity. Great schedule! The base salary is $125,000 (0-14 patients seen per day) and there is an additional $ incentive for each patient over #14.
Full Benefits package is offered.
TITLE : Dentist
REPORTS TO : Chief Medical Officer
SUPERVISES : Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Patient Care :
Performs general dentistry, screening, and evaluation of children, adolescents, and adults
Diagnoses dental disease
Fills cavities
Performs prophylaxis
Instructs patients on oral hygiene
Performs root canals
Screens for oral cancer
Takes and interprets periapical X-rays
Applies sealants and stainless crowns
Makes referrals for treatment not provided at The Hospital and for specialty consultations
Assists in and encourages patients to attend follow-up visits
Uses diagnostic data to make treatment decisions
Monitors the dental inventory
Oversees general maintenance of dental equipment
Maintains proper aseptic protocols as per OSHA and the Department of Health
Ensures proper disposal of bio-hazardous materials
Administrative Duties :
Supervises dental assistant
Participates in case conferences
Assists in the development and implementation of dental quality improvement procedures
Prepares and makes presentations to staff on dental topics
Environment :
The Dentist will perform duties in The Hospital clinic and at shelters connected with the agency. The Dentist will have rooms in which to provide examinations and will have a workspace in which to perform his / her administrative job functions.
The agency observes a no-smoking policy.
Background and Education :
Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from an accredited institution; New York State license; New York State registration; minimum two years' experience in pediatric and adolescent dentistry;
ability to speak Spanish or other languages a plus.