Dentist

Overview

New York Dental Affiliates (NYDA) is adding a Dentist to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals / Gotham Health, Sydenham, an ambulatory FQHC community-based practice for the  NYC Health + Hospitals  System . The Center emphasizes primary and preventive care, working to help identify and achieve health goals.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Opportunity Details

We are seeking a full time Dentist to joint our Gotham Health, Sydenham team. Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums, and related oral structures by performing the following duties.

• Examines individuals requesting care, diagnoses their dental / oral conditions, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental / oral treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines
• Maintains current and accurate problem-oriented dental records.
• Treats dental diseases, injuries and malfunctions of teeth and gums.
• Determines need for dental and prosthetic appliances.
• Advises patients about dental health practices and provides dental health education.
• Consults with the Chief Medical Officer on referral and other matters pertaining to the Centers dental health services.
• Supervises the assistant in the Dental Department.
• Takes part in all health center meetings as required.
• Assists in the planning for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation for the dental unit.
• Responsible for personal full compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality. Caries out supportive responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assisting in interviewing, hiring, and training employees, appraising performance or support staff, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Facilitates related services for health center patients and Gotham staff as appropriate, with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

One to three years of related experience and / or training preferred.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Exceptional Benefits Include :

New York Dental Affiliates (NYDA) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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