Dentist

Neighborhood Health Center • Buffalo, NY

44d • $148,000 - $155,000

About The Position

If you believe healthcare is a right, that everyone deserves high quality care so they can enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing, and you value each person's individual story – consider joining us at Neighborhood! We are seeking a dentist who is kind, who sees opportunities to innovate and collaborate, and is open to unique perspectives. 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. 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.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with an Electronic Dental Record system a plus
• Experience in community center or urban sites preferred
• Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• You’ll have options for medical, dental, life, and supplemental insurance.
• We also offer a 403b match, health savings accounts with employer contribution, wellbeing programs, continuing education opportunities, generous paid time off, holidays.

What This Job Offers

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