Surgery-Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery Other job located in New York
Job 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.
