Dentist (part-time or full-time) (Req 101048)

About the role

Be a part of the mission at Whitney Young Health (WYH) to provide high quality healthcare that is affordable and accessible to our diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Examines and treats diseases and injuries of teeth and gums.
• Performs preventative and maintenance dentistry and educates the patient in proper tooth and gum care.
• Under the general direction of the Dental Director, is responsible for comprehensive quality care and preventive care to the Dental patients of Whitney M. Young Health Center.
• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth and gums and related oral structures.
• Examine patients to determine the nature of the condition, utilizing X-rays and other diagnostic procedures and instruments.
• Restore, extract and replace teeth using proper instruments, restorative materials, medications and surgical implements.
• Maintain accurate, timely and up to date patient records.
• Electronically record all treatment, medications prescribed and progress notes in Open Dental.
• Navigate electronic medical records system(s) as needed to fulfill job duties.
• Complete documentation and lock all progress notes per Health Center policy.
• Knowledge of Medicaid guidelines and provide treatment accordingly.
• Oversees the daily activities of assigned dental assistant and aids in preparation of their annual performance evaluation.
• Participate in the Dental Department peer review process.
• Participate in the departmental and center wide performance improvement activities.
• Attend and participates in Dental Department Staff meetings.
• Participate in in-service training of Dental Department personnel.
• Provide professional consultation to other staff dentists.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service including effective relations with diverse populations.
• Create an environment of respect and compassion for the patients and staff.
• Punctuality, open communication and respect for co-workers and supervisors.
• Demonstrates excellence in both internal and external customer service.
• Understands and is able to effectively communicate HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance and client confidentiality.
• Ensures and/or remains in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, i.e. DHHS HRSA and NYSDOH, and all accreditation standards (e.g. Joint Commission and NCQA-PCMH).
• Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as defined by the Joint Commission and Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: DDS or DMD from an American Dental Association accredited dental school or graduate of a foreign dental school that has completed an ADA accredited program.
• Completion of 1 year of General Residency/Advanced Education in a General Dentistry Program.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Preferred qualifications: One (1) year experience providing patient care.
• Current Controlled Substances Registration Certification issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• Affordable health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with safe harbor employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Term life insurance
• Commuter benefits

Pay

Salary range: $135,000 - $185,000 annually