Dentist

Sun River Health; Town of New Paltz (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing high-quality health care to underserved communities. As a full-time Dentist, you will play a vital role in diagnosing and treating dental issues while overseeing a skilled dental team. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community health, with a focus on collaboration and respect. With a rich history and a commitment to diversity, Sun River Health fosters an inclusive environment where professionals can grow and thrive. If you're passionate about delivering quality care and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Professional Growth Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Mission-Driven Work

Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

Community Impact

Qualifications

• D.D.S or D.M.D. from an approved dental school required.
• Must have a New York State License and CPR/BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dental team and ensure compliance with standards.
• Diagnose and treat diseases of teeth and gums.
• Provide preventive care and patient education.

Skills

Root Canal Therapy

Periodontal Treatment Planning

Preventive Dentistry Counseling

Cavity Repair

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

OpenDental

eCW Medical Record

Job description

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Dentist to join our team at the New Paltz and Walden sites.

A Dentist provides dental care to patients of the agency by diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums; and all other duties as assigned. S/he performs job duties in compliance with systems and job-specific standards.

Essential Responsibilities and Job Duties:

• Oversees dental team at site, D&S oversight at site, weekly order oversight, direct staff on identifying and reporting equipment that needs repair, attend site staff and leadership meetings, attend departmental meetings, communicate and coordinate with HCD, DDO, CDO issues at site related to dental operations.
• Performs root canal therapy on anterior teeth and other teeth where root canal anatomy is within the skill set of the dentist.
• Reviews findings from full mouth periodontal exam on adults (25+) to diagnose periodontal disease and design a periodontal treatment plan.
• Takes impressions and models of jaws and teeth in preparation for dentures and crowns.
• Consults with heads of other patient care services in planning the most appropriate dental treatment to be used for coordinating patient problems (behavioral, medical, etc.).
• Extracts infected, or otherwise diseased/hopeless teeth.
• Provides preventive dentistry counseling, anticipatory guidance, evaluation of nutritional status and oral hygiene habits of patients with or without the aid of a dental hygienist.
• Locates and repairs cavities in teeth following discussion of findings with dental radiographs to formulate a treatment plan.
• Completes examination of the patient’s teeth, gums, and surrounding structures using a mouth mirror, dental explorer, periodontal probe, dental instruments, and other diagnostic aids such as dental radiographic images from dental x-rays, to enter clinical findings from intraoral/extraoral head and neck evaluation including oral cancer screening; tobacco use screening; dental caries detection, periodontal disease exam, oral pathology, etc. with the help of a dental assistant, in OpenDental and in the patient's eCW medical record to formulate and carry out the most feasible plan of treatment.

Minimum Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Education Requirement:

Master’s Degree

Minimum Licensure/Certification/ Registration Requirement:

• D.D.S or D.M.D. from an approved dental school
• Must have a New York State License
• CPR/BLS Certification

Preferred Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Specialty board certification

Specialized Skills & Knowledge:

Ability to communicate in English (orally and written)

Part-time hourly rate: $87.31 - $95.49

About Sun River Health

Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need. Founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York, the organization was established to address the lack of accessible health services in their community. With the help of a small federal grant, the first Sun River Health site opened its doors in 1975. Over the years, Sun River Health has grown into a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system with over 45 locations, serving more than 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island. Our exceptional primary care practitioners, specialists, and support staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay.

Why Join Sun River Health?

• Mission-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of underserved communities.
• Diverse and Inclusive Workforce: Work in a welcoming environment that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration and respect.
• Community Impact: Help deliver affordable, high-quality healthcare to those in need.

Join us at Sun River Health and be part of an award-winning network of care that has been serving our communities since 1975. We are always looking for skilled and dedicated professionals to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing quality health care to all.