Dentist (45931)

CARE FOR THE HOMELESS • New York, NY

9d • $145,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dentist will diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instruction on taking care of the teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health. This employee will work as part of the PCMH team with the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree (DDS or DMD) required.
• Current NY dental license and DEA in good standing
• Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA and infection control compliance
• Current CPR certification
• Prof Liability insurance
• NPI
• 1-2 years of experience; new grads welcome
• Self-directed; ability to direct and manage tasks and treat patients independently.

Nice To Haves

• General Practice Residency (GPR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary, preventive and reconstructive dental services, including but not limited to, diagnostic and therapeutic assessments, treatment of oral conditions and illnesses within the scope of a dental practice, referral and follow-up of patients when indicated
• Management of patients in the outpatient setting, and refer them to appropriate outside centers as needed for management and treatment
• Participation in general clinical performance improvement activities including regular peer review of each colleagues’ s charts is a requirement
• Dentist is expected to learn and use CFH electronic health record system including practice management software, medical record software, dental record software, and digital radiograph software
• Regular attendances of scheduled meetings of the dental staff and clinical staff is mandatory
• Chart completion is consistent with CFH P/P

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree