Dentist

Finger Lakes Community Health; Village of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health center is seeking a dedicated Staff Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care to a diverse patient population. This role involves performing routine and emergency dental services, supervising a skilled dental team, and maintaining accurate patient records. The ideal candidate will possess a current NYS dental license and demonstrate a commitment to high-quality patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and quality in health services, offering a supportive work environment and competitive benefits, including a sign-on bonus and robust PTO offerings.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Medical insurance with 90%+ employer contribution

Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

Safe Harbor 3% 401k contribution

Robust PTO offerings

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license to practice as a Dentist in NYS.
• 1-3 years of experience working in licensed dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency dental services including diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Oversee dental staff to ensure patient care meets appropriate standards.

Skills

Dentistry

Patient Communication

Spanish Fluency

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

CPR Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record System

Job description

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

About Finger Lakes Community Health:

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

BenefitsOffered:

• $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 forproviding 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 appointment 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 within 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 Year of experience working in license
• The ability to work flexible hours -- some evenings are required
• A valid NYS drivers in compliance with FLCH driver's policy
• The ability to communicate fluently in both Spanish and English is preferred

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

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