Dentist

32BJ DENTAL CENTER; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing dental center in New York is looking for a skilled Dentist to provide high-quality dental services. This full-time role includes a competitive salary, comprehensive health packages, and a supportive work environment in a modern facility. Ideal candidates will have a New York State Dental License and DEA registration, with a commitment to patient care and teamwork.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Package

Pension Benefit

Retirement Benefit with 401K contributions

Professional Coverage and Reimbursement

Federal Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize workload.
• Strong commitment to improving patient oral health.
• Ability to effectively communicate health issues.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat dental diseases and injuries.
• Administer anesthetics and prescribe medications.
• Perform restorative procedures and tooth extractions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Detail Oriented

Education

Current NYS Dental License

Current DEA Registration Certificate

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

FLSA Status : Local 153 - Non-Exempt / Represented

The 32BJ Dental Center is growing, and we’re excited to announce the expansion of our Dental Center. We’re currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Dentist to join our team. We offer :

• Competitive Salary coupled with a great work / life balance
• Prime Location - Flatiron District in Manhattan
• Full-time Schedule consisting of a 35-hour work week based on a 4-day schedule
• Comprehensive Health Package including medical, dental & vision coverage with no employee contribution to the premium
• Pension Benefit that includes monthly employer contributions
• Retirement Benefit that includes 401K employer contributions
• Professional Coverage / Reimbursement includes Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement, malpractice coverage, uniform allowance, and your NYS dental and DEA certification costs
• Federal Paid Holidays – Up to 11 days off with pay
• And more...

If you’re looking for a supportive work environment in a modern dental facility, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role : 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 and not be limited to : administrative tasks related to patient care, including documentation of all clinical and electronic contact with patients in the electronic dental record while insuring compliance with OSHA and HIPAA standards. Dentist is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Dental Center and the Funds.

Essential Responsibilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures, as well as provide preventive and corrective services
• Examines teeth, the periodontium, 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 for patients
• Administer anesthetics for pain control
• Prescribes medications as needed to control disease and alleviate pain
• Performs basic restorative procedures including composite and amalgam fillings
• Design, prepare, and fit prosthodontic appliances such as crowns as well as fixed and removable dentures
• Perform simple and surgical tooth extractions
• Root Canal Therapy on anterior, pre-molar, and selected molar teeth
• Performs at or above published productivity and quality standards
• 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 Registration Clerks, Administrative Staff, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Staff Dentists, and Supervisors
• Participate in any / all Dental Center improvements geared towards operational excellence.
• All other duties assigned by Administrator, Clinical Manager, and Operations Manager

Qualifications : Current NYS Dental License, Current DEA Registration Certificate

Requirements :

• Documentation of current HBV vaccination status
• Current Professional Liability Insurance with 1M / 3M coverage
• The candidate must not have any current or pending disciplinary actions with the NYS Office of Professionals
• 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 patients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player, outstanding work ethic, and employment record (including attendance and punctuality)
• Computer skills must include Word, Excel, and the ability to provide accurate and timely documentation in an electronic dental record

Language Skills : Speak, read, write, and understand English

Reasoning Ability : Must have the ability and technical expertise to analyze, assess, recommend, and implement solutions to complex dental 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.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Under 1 / 3 of the time : Standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• to 2 / 3 of time : Sitting, reaching with hands and arms
• Over 2 / 3 of time : Talking or hearing
• 100% of time : Using hands

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

• 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of time : Work near moving or mechanical devices, moderate noise

Compensation Clarification : New Dentists will be hired at a rate of $2,000 below the salary rate in force at the time to existing Dentists. New Dentists will receive a salary increase to the contract rate in force after completion of one year of satisfactory employment, or when they have completed their probationary period and have met established productivity standards, whichever is sooner.