Provide comprehensive dental care including examinations, diagnostic tests, and surgical procedures such as extractions and root canals. Educate patients on oral health and collaborate with leadership to maximize practice revenue and efficiency.
Requirements summary
Must be a graduate of an accredited dental program with a valid license to practice dentistry in New York. Preferred candidates have over two years of experience and strong autonomous decision-making skills.
Jericho Road Community Health Center is actively seeking a General Dentist to join our team. This position is part-time, within the Dental Department, working at our 1021 Broadway location. The candidate will have a great deal of flexibility in work hours, within our hours of operation.
Work with a Purpose
Jericho Road Community Health Center offers the opportunity to engage in a movement far larger than any one individual.
We believe that we can all be people with positive influence.
We influence each other, our clients and patients, our families and communities.
We are part of a global team that influences the health and wellbeing of communities internationally.
Every day, Jericho Road’s mission of caring for communities and advocating for systemic health equity guides us in our collective purpose.
We are looking for individuals who share that goal and are committed to that service.
As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), our organization’s mission is deeply rooted in making fundamental changes in the communities we serve, advocating for social justice and meeting people where they are.
With global clinics across the world, the impact you make will transcend borders, with opportunities to engage in meaningful work at our Sierra Leone, Goma or Nepal global clinics.
Why Jericho
Jericho Road offers competitive pay and benefits including medical (single-high coverage paid in full by employer), HSA, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance benefit, supplemental insurances, tuition discounts, generous paid time off, the opportunity for global travel to our three global health clinics, and loan forgiveness for applicable positions. Jericho Road values both work and life. The option of a flexible 40-hour workweek is possible within certain teams.
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on patient care for all visits in schedule, including examinations during hygiene visits
Examine, review and consult patients’ medical records for evaluation, diagnostic and treatment decisions
Check teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth, along with X-rays and tests, to diagnose dental problems
Advise patients regarding the best course of treatment and provide a customized exam and plan for every patient
Prepare patients for treatment, including sedation or anesthetic application
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Loan Forgiveness
Hsa
Supplemental Insurances
Tuition Discounts
Global Travel Opportunities
Perform surgical procedures on the teeth, bone and soft tissues of the oral cavity, such as tooth extractions and root canal procedures
Identify tooth decay and replace cavities with fillings
Design and fit dental prosthetics, such as bridges, crowns and dentures
Apply teeth-whitening treatments
Prescribe medication as needed
Educate patients on proper brushing techniques, flossing and fluoride use
Promote good oral health and preventive dental care
Refer patients for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols.
Ability to maximize revenue while decreasing costs for the dental practice and organization
Demonstrated leadership qualities including but not limited to delegating, sound decision making, empowering others and collaborating with leadership on strategic goals.
Attend mandatory trainings and utilize continued education credits in a manner consistent with organizational expectations
Participate in quality improvement activities
Maintains current certifications including all mandatory annual and CPR training
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited Dental Program
Possession of licensure to practice as a dentist in the state of New York
Preferred: 2+ years of experience at a dental practice
Strong leadership skills and ability to make mature decisions autonomously and with input from others
Pay Range
The pay range for this opportunity is $68.00 - $74.00 hourly, with room for negotiation. Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.
Job postings are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated or required by your role within the organization and the overall missional objectives of the organization.
Jericho Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equity of opportunity for all.
