Dentist (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Full-Time Dentist (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Reports to: Chief of Dentistry, Queens

131-72 40th Road, Queens, New York, 11354, United States

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, treat and maintain the oral cavity of both the hard and soft tissues and their related structure by usual customary dental practices
• Diagnose and render high quality dental care
• Conduct in-service training programs in oral health for the ancillary staff of the Dental Department, and for other Health Center staff
• Teach Oral Health Education, including preventive care and nutrition to patients
• Maintain all dental records as prescribed by Dental Policy and Procedures Manual
• Assist in teaching dental staff specific dental procedures outlined in the Department's Procedures Manual
• Assist in oral health education activities at community agencies
• Share on-call duties as assigned
• Participate in Peer Review
• Ability to work a full-time schedule, including one weekend day per week, or a part-time schedule of at least two days per week, including Saturdays
• Perform other administration duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree from accredited Dental School (DDS or DMD)
• License to practice dentistry in New York State
• Enrollment as a New York State Medicaid provider
• Valid NPI number
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Must be a general dentist with at least 1 year experience and high competency in clinical dentistry
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese required
• Commitment to and knowledge of community health care
• Good organizational skills

Compensation and Benefits:

• Full-Time Salary: $150,000.00 - 175,000.00 per year
• Medical insurance
• Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• Employer-paid malpractice coverage through FTCA
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care
• Paid time off (6 weeks) Continuing medical education time and allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• National Health Services Corps loan repayment program available, and
• The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program