Dentist (Bronx/Manhattan)

Job Title: Dentist 

Reports:Director of Dentistry

Locations: Opportunities available at Bronx and NYC Health Service Center 

Salary Range: $145-160K Annualized with Comprehensive Benefits & PTO 

About Care for the Homeless 

Care for the Homeless (CFH) is dedicated to providing high-quality outpatient healthcare and supportive services to underserved communities regardless of ability to pay. 

Position Summary 

The Dentist diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the teeth, gums, and oral cavity while providing preventive, restorative, and therapeutic dental services as part of the Patient-Centered Medical Home team. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide primary, preventive, restorative, and reconstructive dental services. 

• Perform comprehensive oral examinations, treatment planning, and follow-up care. 

• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive dental care. 

• Manage patients in an outpatient setting and coordinate referrals when necessary. 

• Participate in quality improvement and peer review activities. 

• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records. 

• Utilize dental, medical, and digital radiography software. 

• Attend required staff meetings. 

• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations. 

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams. 

Education & Licensure Requirements 

• DDS or DMD degree required. 

• Current New York State Dental License. 

• Current DEA registration. 

• Current CPR certification. 

• NPI required. 

• Professional Liability Insurance required. 

• GPR preferred. 

Qualifications 

• Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards. 

• Strong clinical judgment and patient-centered approach. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. 

Experience 

• 1-2 years of experience preferred; new graduates are welcome. 

• Ability to manage patient care independently. 

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