Dentist - Poughkeepsie

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.

Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a part-time Dentist to join our team at the Poughkeepsie - Washington Street site.

• Oversees dental team at site, D&S oversight at site, weekly order oversight, direct staff on identifying and reporting equipment that needs repair, attend site staff and leadership meetings, attend departmental meetings, communicate and coordinate with HCD, DDO, CDO issues at site related to dental operations.
• Performs root canal therapy on anterior teeth and other teeth where root canal anatomy is within the skill set of the dentist.
• Reviews findings from full mouth periodontal exam on adults (25+) to diagnose perio disease and design of a perio tx plan.
• Takes impressions and models of jaws and teeth in preparation for dentures and crowns.
• Consults with heads of other patient care services in planning most appropriate dental treatment to be used, for coordinating patient problems (behavioral, medical; etc.).
• Extracts infected, or otherwise diseased/hopeless teeth.
• Provides preventive dentistry counseling, anticipatory guidance, evaluation of nutritional status and oral hygiene habits of patients with or without the aid of a dental hygienist.
• Locates and repairs cavities in teeth following discussion of findings with dental radiographs to formulate a treatment plan.
• Completes examination of the patient’s teeth, gums, and surrounding structures using a mouth mirror, dental explorer, periodontal probe, dental instruments, and other diagnostic aids such as dental radiographic images from dental x-rays, to enter clinical findings from intraoral/extraoral head and neck evaluation including oral cancer screening; tobacco use screening; dental caries detection, periodontal disease exam, oral pathology, etc. with help of a dental assistant, in Open Dental and in the patient's eCW medical record to formulate and carry out the most feasible plan of treatment.

• Minimum Education Requirement:
  Bachelor’s Degree
• Preferred Education Requirement:
  Master’s Degree
• Minimum Licensure/Certification/Registration Requirement: D.D.S or D.M.D. from an approved dental school;
  New York State License; CPR/ BLS Certification
• Preferred Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  Specialty board certification
• Specialized Skills & Knowledge:
  Ability to communicate in English (orally and written)

Part-time hourly rate: $87.31 - $95.49

Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need. Founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York, the organization was established to address the lack of accessible health services in their community. With the help of a small federal grant, the first Sun River Health site opened its doors in 1975.

Over the years, Sun River Health has grown into a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system with over 45 locations, serving more than 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. Our exceptional primary care practitioners, specialists and support staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay.

In December 2018, Sun River Health expanded its reach by merging with Brightpoint Health, an FQHC network offering integrated medical, behavioral and social support services in New York City. This merger allowed us to enhance our services and continue our mission under the unified name of Sun River Health.

At Sun River Health, we believe in fostering a culture of wellness, inclusivity and recognition. Our Workforce Wellness Program promotes staff wellness through ongoing challenges and activities, encouraging participation…