Dentist

About the Role

As a dentist at Neighborhood, you will work in a collaborative team to provide patient-centered care, including care to people who may otherwise not have access. You care about public health and are passionate about working with underserved populations. You will be primarily based at our Blasdell location, 4233 Lake Ave, and will travel to other Neighborhood locations in Western New York as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and provides direct dental patient care
• Facilitates care coordination and clinical collaboration
• Ensures quality care and risk mitigation

What It’s Like To Work At Neighborhood

The top three words employees say describe the work environment are: teamwork, supportive, kind. These are from an anonymous survey of Neighborhood employees for the Buffalo Business First Best Places to Work competition. Neighborhood has earned “finalist” distinction in the competition the last four years. We are a group of flexible and kind individuals who are open to each other’s ideas, and see opportunities to innovate and find solutions when challenges arise.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited dental school
• Current NYS Professional Dentist license with a minimum of one year experience in a general dental setting. This experience requirement may also be met by completion of an approved one-year general practice residency
• Experience working with an Electronic Dental Record system a plus
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and manage deadlines well
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective work relationships
• Participation in clinical and quality improvement projects
• Commitment and experience working with underserved populations
• Strong interest in public health
• Experience in community center or urban sites preferred

Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and supplemental insurance options
• 403b match
• Health savings accounts with employer contribution
• Wellbeing programs
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous paid time off and holidays

Pay

Compensation: $148,000 - $155,000 annual salary (based on a full-time, 40-hour work week). Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position-related components.

Sign-on Bonus: This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus to be paid incrementally throughout the successful employee's first year.

Tuition Reimbursement Potential: Our FQHC status provides a unique opportunity for tuition reimbursement for dentists, up to $120,000. A three-year commitment to serve at a FQHC is required. This tuition reimbursement program requires application and is not guaranteed.

About Neighborhood

Neighborhood Health Center is the largest and longest-serving Federally Qualified Health Center in Western New York, and is the highest-ranked health center for quality in the region. We provide primary and integrated healthcare services all under one roof, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Services include internal/family medicine, pediatrics, OB-GYN, dentistry, podiatry, psychiatry, vision care, nutrition and behavioral health counseling, and pharmacy services. We’re working toward a Western New York where all enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing.