Dentist

Oak-Orchard-Community-Health-Center,-Inc; Village of Albion (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Orchard Community Health Center, Inc is seeking a dentist to diagnose and treat dental health ailments. You will work with hygienists and assistants to ensure high-quality patient care and maintain accurate EHR records.

Responsibilities include coordinating referrals, supervising staff, adhering to infection control, and participating in continuing dental education. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Commitment to a positive team environment.
• Strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
• Strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dental care in coordination with hygienists and assistants.
• Record dental evaluations and treatments in the patient EHR coherently.
• Refer patients to appropriate specialists when needed.
• Supervise dental assistants and hygienists on a day-to-day basis.
• Adhere to infection control and departmental policies.
• Participate in continuing dental education and peer review.
• Occasional evenings/weekends and flexible scheduling.

Education

Graduate of an accredited dental school

General Practice Residency (NY required)

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.