Dentist

Human Resources Specialist at NEW YORK STATE OPWDD

Pay Range: $/yr – $/yr.

• Conduct examinations of patients using x‑rays, mouth mirrors, and other diagnostic instruments to identify dental conditions.
• Diagnose and treat dental diseases, injuries, and malformations.
• Perform restorative procedures for simple and compound cavities.
• Administer anesthetics, perform extractions, and conduct oral surgery within scope of practice.
• Clean teeth by scaling calculus and treat infections with appropriate drugs or surgery.
• Maintain written records of patient treatments.
• Advise patients on dental health practices.
• Supervise and direct paraprofessional staff; provide training and instruction.
• Develop policies and procedures for the dental department; arrange service training for staff.
• Utilize MIPS stabilizations when treating patients with challenging behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Active license and registration to practice dentistry in New York State.
• One year of experience as a Dentist 1 for promotion; for open‑competitive, three years full‑time post‑licensure experience, including at least one year supervisory.
• Transfer applicants must have permanent competitive status and be eligible for lateral transfer.
• Certification or willingness to obtain certification in Dental Enteral Conscious Sedation.

• Paid holidays, vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and professional leave.
• Health‑care coverage for eligible employees and dependents, with family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks at full pay for eligible events.
• Participation in the New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS).
• Professional development, education, and training opportunities with tuition assistance.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) after qualifying payments.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal support services.
• Life and disability insurance.

OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We welcome the unique contributions of applicants in terms of education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nationality, age, language, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.