Dentist

Central Jersey Medical Center; Harbor Terrace (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401K Plan with Company match

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Loan Redemption Program

Job summary

Central Jersey Medical Center is seeking a General Dentist to join its healthcare team in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The role involves diagnosing oral conditions, recording patient interactions, and educating individuals on oral health. Candidates must have a dental degree, relevant residency, and necessary certifications.

The position offers competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and a 401K plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental school.
• Completion of an accredited general practice residency program is preferred.
• Ability to be clinically fluent in Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
• Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Examine individuals requesting care and diagnose oral conditions.
• Records patient-dentist transactions in the patient’s dental record.
• Educate individuals in the nature of oral health related conditions.
• Design and implement Dental Department policies and procedures.
• Consult with the CEO regarding dental and oral health issues.

Skills

Interpersonal and written communication skills

Clinical fluency in Spanish

Knowledge of public health principles

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental school

Completion of an accredited general practice residency program

Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in New Jersey

Current CPR(BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

As a member of CJMC's Healthcare team, and lead by the Chief Dental Officer, the General Dentist is vital to the successful completion of the organization goal. To deliver comprehensive, quality healthcare in an efficient and cost effective manner to the people of the community.

Site of position: Perth Amboy

Responsibilities

• Examines individuals requesting care, diagnosis their dental/oral conditions, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental/oral treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Records patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided. In addition the Staff Dentist shall complete referrals, data collections instruments and other records or paper works as shall be required from time to time by the corporation.
• Educates individuals in the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention.
• Serves on the dental staff and other center committees as assigned.
• Prepares specific reports as requested by the community health center’s Chief Dental Officer.
• Assists in the provision of continuing education, on-the-job training, and the orientation of community health center staff as requested.
• Designs, develops, and implements appropriate Dental Department policies, protocols and procedures as directed by the Dental Director which are in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.
• Assists in the provision of technical assistance and health education to the community as requested.
• Participates in short and long term program planning for the Dental Department and the agency, including development of goals and objectives.
• Provides consultation to the CEO and the Board of Directors regarding dental and oral health issues in the absence of the Dental Director.
• Travels when necessary to fulfill the Medical Center’s needs and attends meetings as necessary to represent the Medical Center and/or the Dental Department.
• Assists in the coordination and integration of the Medical Center’s dental programs and services with other programs and services for the welfare of the Medical Center’s patients.
• Responsible for personal full compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, workplace safety, public health and confidentiality.
• May perform other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental school.
• Completion of an accredited general practice residency program is preferred.
• Ability to be clinically fluent in Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required, hospital privileges preferred.
• FTCA coverage or private professional malpractice insurance obtainable.
• Licensure and Credentials.
• Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of New Jersey.
• Current CPR(BLS) certifications. ACLS preferred.
• New Jersey CDS and DEA registrations
• Medicare and Medicaid provider numbers.

Competitive Salary

401K Plan with Company match

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Loan Redemption Program

EEO

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