Dentist - Full Time - Amenia

Sun River Health; Town of Amenia (NY); On-site; USD 158,904 - 173,791; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

Supportive, team-based work environment

Mission-driven work impacting underserved communities

Job summary

Join Sun River Health as a full-time Dentist in Amenia, NY, where you'll provide essential dental services. This role involves monitoring dental operations and leading a team, all while making a meaningful impact on underserved communities. Benefit from a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• D.D.S. or D.M.D. from an accredited dental school.
• Current New York State Dental License.
• CPR/BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the dental team at the site.
• Monitor weekly ordering and inventory management.
• Consult with healthcare professionals to plan dental treatments.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Full-Time Dentist – Amenia, NY
Annual Salary: $158,904.20 – $173,791.80

About Sun River Health:
Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventive, and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, with a special focus on serving the underserved and vulnerable. We are a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities throughout Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia, and Westchester Counties.

Position Overview:
Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Dentist to join our team at our Amenia, NY location. The Dentist will provide dental care by diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth and gums. This role involves both clinical responsibilities and operational oversight. The Dentist performs duties in compliance with all organizational systems and job-specific standards.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead the dental team at the site, including oversight of dental support staff and clinical operations
• Monitor weekly ordering and inventory management
• Report equipment repair needs and support site-level dental operations
• Attend site staff and leadership meetings, as well as departmental meetings
• Coordinate with the Health Center Director, Dental Director of Operations, and Chief Dental Officer on operational matters
• Perform root canal therapy on anterior teeth and other teeth within scope
• Conduct full-mouth periodontal exams and develop treatment plans
• Take impressions and create models for dentures and crowns
• Consult with other healthcare professionals to plan appropriate dental treatments
• Extract infected or non-restorable teeth
• Provide preventive counseling, anticipatory guidance, and oral hygiene education
• Locate and restore cavities following diagnosis and radiographic review
• Conduct comprehensive oral exams and document findings using OpenDental and eCW medical record systems

Minimum Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Education:

• Master’s Degree

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• D.D.S. or D.M.D. from an accredited dental school
• Current New York State Dental License
• CPR/BLS Certification

Other Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written)

Our Culture:
At Sun River Health, we are committed to creating a culture of wellness, professional growth, and staff recognition. Our Workforce Wellness Program promotes ongoing participation in health-focused activities, and our Planetree Recognition Awards highlight excellence, innovation, and leadership. We foster a collaborative environment guided by respect, integrity, and excellence in both patient and team interactions.

Why Join Sun River Health:

• Mission-driven work with direct impact on underserved communities
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and advancement
• A supportive, team-based work environment
• A chance to be part of a well-established and growing network of community-based care

Relation to Our Mission:
Sun River Health's mission is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare and improve the health status of our communities, especially for underserved and vulnerable populations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Sun River Health is committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected status.

Americans with Disabilities Act:
Applicants and employees with disabilities must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. Sun River Health will determine reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Responsibilities

Relation to Mission
The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.

Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.