Dentist

Position: Dentist (2 Days Weekly, Saturdays Included)
Location: Jamaica

Part-Time Dentist (2 Days Weekly, Saturdays Included)

Reports to:

Chief of Dentistry, Queens

th 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

* Availability to work two days a 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:

* Salary: $85 - $95 per hour

* Employer-paid malpractice coverage through FTCA

* 403(b) retirement savings plan

* NYS Paid Sick Leave

* Employee Discount Programs

* The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program