Dentist (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and maintain the oral cavity of both the hard and soft tissues and their related structures by usual customary dental practices
• Diagnose and render high-quality dental care
• Conduct in-service training programs in oral health for the ancillary staff of the Dental Department and for other Health Center staff
• Teach Oral Health Education, including preventive care and nutrition, to patients
• Maintain all dental records as prescribed by the Dental Policy and Procedures Manual
• Assist in teaching dental staff specific dental procedures outlined in the Department's Procedures Manual
• Assist in oral health education activities at community agencies
• Share on-call duties as assigned
• Participate in Peer Review
• Ability to work a full-time schedule, including one weekend day per week, or a part-time schedule of at least two days per week, including Saturdays
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree from accredited Dental School (DDS or DMD)
• License to practice dentistry in New York State
• Enrollment as a New York State Medicaid provider
• Valid NPI number
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Must be a general dentist with at least 1 year of experience and high competency in clinical dentistry
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese required
• Commitment to and knowledge of community health care
• Good organizational skills

Benefits

For full-time employees:

• Medical insurance
• Employer-paid dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Employer-paid malpractice coverage through FTCA
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health, and dependent care
• Paid time off (6 weeks)
• Continuing medical education time and allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• National Health Services Corps loan repayment program available
• Qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Schedule

• Full-time: including one weekend day per week
• Part-time: at least two days per week, including Saturdays