Dentist

BLDG SVC 32 B-J•New York, NY

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the primary function is to provide diagnostic, preventive, and corrective dental services at a high level of quality and efficacy. Additional functions will include administrative tasks related to patient care, including documentation of all clinical and electronic contact with patients in the electronic dental record while ensuring compliance with OSHA and HIPAA standards. The Dentist is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives, and policies of the Dental Center and the Funds.

Requirements

Current NYS Dental License
Current DEA Registration Certificate
Documentation of current HBV vaccination status
Current Professional Liability Insurance with 1M/3M coverage
Detail oriented
Ability to prioritize workload
Ability to effectively communicate simple and complex health issues in a caring and professional manner
Strong and consistent commitment to improving the oral health of the patient
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Team player
Outstanding work ethic and employment record (including attendance and punctuality)
Computer skills must include Word, Excel, and ability to provide accurate and timely documentation in an electronic dental record
Speak, read, write, and understand English
Must have the ability and technical expertise, to analyze, assess, recommend and implement solutions to complex issues or problems with a minimum of supervisory intervention.
Must be able to appropriately set goals, objectives, and priorities based upon the organizational mission, vision, and values within his/her scope of services, and that of his/her department or service component

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures, as well as provide preventive and corrective services.
Examines teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
Analyze and evaluate dental needs to determine changes and trends in patterns of dental disease.
Formulates and presents periodontal, restorative and maintenance treatment plans and effectively presents these plans to patients.
Administer anesthetics for pain control.
Design, prepare, and fit prosthodontic appliances such as crowns, bridges and removable dentures.
Perform simple and surgical tooth extractions.
Root Canal Therapy on anterior, premolar and selected molar teeth.
Performs at or above published productivity and quality standards.
Perform basic restorative procedures including composite and amalgam fillings.
Prescribes medications as needed to control disease and alleviate pain.
In compliance with OSHA safety standards, follows universal precautions in order to protect themselves and their patients from unprotected exposure to infectious diseases and other harmful agents.
Appropriate, accurate and timely communication in the electronic dental record to all sub-departments involved in patient’s care, including clerical, DAs, Dental Hygienists, Dentists and Administrative Staff.
Participate in any/all of the Dental Center improvements geared towards operational excellence.
All other duties assigned by Administrator, Clinical Manager and Operations Manager