Dentist

Oak Orchard Health; Town of Albion, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Orchard Health is seeking a licensed dentist to join our community health network in New York. You will diagnose and treat patients, work with hygienists and assistants, and uphold high standards of care and infection control.

The role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and delivering exceptional patient care while complying with New York State dental practice regulations; some evenings/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Commitment to creating a positive team environment and being a good team member.
• Strict adherence to confidentiality of all information related to Oak Orchard patients and organizational information.
• Strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Participate in efforts to provide the highest quality patient care to all segments of the communities served by Oak Orchard.
• Maintain a safe, clean, orderly work area
• Adhere to all organizational personnel policies
• Provide dental, diagnostic, and treatment services to patients in the health center as allocated by the Dental Practice Act of New York State.
• Appropriately record dental evaluation and treatment in patient EHR.
• Refer patients as necessary for appropriate specialty care.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of dental assistants and dental hygienists who work with him/her.
• Indicates commitment to organizational values.
• Participate in annual continuing dental education.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
• Adhere to all exposure and infection control protocols
• Participate in departmental peer review process
• Lock all completed notes within three days
• Any other reasonable requests by senior management

Skills

Teamwork/Team player

Confidentiality

Patient care

Education

DDS/DMD degree

Job description

Description

Provide high-quality dental care to Oak Orchard patients by diagnosing and treating dental health ailments. Work in tandem with hygienists and assistants to ensure excellent patient health and satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in efforts to provide the highest quality patient care to all segments of the communities served by Oak Orchard.
• Maintain a safe, clean, orderly work area
• Adhere to all organizational personnel policies
• Provide dental, diagnostic, and treatment services to patients in the health center as allocated by the Dental Practice Act of New York State.
• Appropriately record dental evaluation and treatment in patient EHR.
• Refer patients as necessary for appropriate specialty care.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of dental assistants and dental hygienists who work with him/her.
• Indicates commitment to organizational values.
• Participate in annual continuing dental education.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
• Adhere to all exposure and infection control protocols
• Participate in departmental peer review process
• Lock all completed notes within three days
• Any other reasonable requests by senior management

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications:

• Commitment to creating a positive team environment and being a good team member.
• Strict adherence to confidentiality of all information related to Oak Orchard patients and organizational information.
• Strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of dentistry and completion of General Practice Residency as required in New York State.