Dentist

Finger Lakes Community Health; Town of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Medical insurance with 90% employer contribution

Education reimbursement

Robust PTO offerings

Job summary

A regional health organization in New York is seeking a full-time Staff Dentist to provide diagnostic and treatment services. The ideal candidate will have a valid NYS dentist license and experience in dental services. Responsibilities include patient care, staff supervision, and maintaining dental records. The organization offers a supportive working environment and numerous benefits including a sign-on bonus and comprehensive medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience working with license required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency dental services including diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Oversee site dental staff to ensure patient care standards.
• Chart and lock notes promptly in accordance with policies.

Skills

Dental Services

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Current unrestricted license to practice as a Dentist in NYS

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Finger Lakes Community Health uses BambooHR for hiring and onboarding. All recruitment communications will come directly from BambooHR ([e-mail]) and may appear as spam.

Finger Lakes Community Health (FLCH) was founded in 1989 with a mission to serve the region's agricultural workers by linking individuals to resources and providing essential health services. In 2009 the organization expanded to a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving patients of all incomes, ethnicities, and walks of life. FLCH provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to over 28,000 patients at eight health centers. With over 200 employees, FLCH strives to provide high-quality and innovative health care services to the Finger Lakes Region.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time provider (40 hours per week)
• Monday through Friday schedule, closed all major holidays
• Medical insurance with a 90%+ employer contribution
• Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Safe Harbor 3% 401k contribution
• Robust PTO offerings
• Education reimbursement

Job Summary

The Staff Dentist is responsible for providing diagnostic and treatment services to the communities that Finger Lakes Community Health serves. These services are within the procedures adopted by the facility in accordance with the New York State Department of Health Article 28 regulations for Diagnostic and Treatment Centers.

Main Responsibilities

• Dental Services
• Provide routine and emergency services including: diagnosis and treatment plans, general restorative procedures, crown and bridge, removable prosthetics, uncomplicated endodontics and minor oral surgery
• Order x-rays and interpret
• Administer and prescribe anesthetics and medications
• Direct dental staff to schedule follow-up appointments as needed
• Refer patients to other clinical programs or outside agencies as needed

Dental Team Supervision

• Oversee site dental staff to ensure patient care meets appropriate dental standards

Dental Record Maintenance

• Chart and lock notes in a timely manner in accordance with Finger Lakes Community Health policies and procedures
• Address telephone encounters and actions in the electronic health record system in accordance with Finger Lakes Community Health policies and procedures

Education and Qualifications

• A current unrestricted license to practice as a Dentist in NYS
• CPR certification required (can be provided)
• 1-3 years of experience working with license
• The ability to work flexible hours -- some evenings are required
• A valid NYS driver’s license in compliance with FLCH driver’s policy

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to hear and communicate with clients and staff via phone, web media, and in person
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to kneel, crawl, or bend into awkward spaces
• OSHA Level 1