will consider recently trained Dentists

The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•  Diagnose and render high quality dental care;
•  Perform dental examinations, treatment, and complete dental care of patients;
•  Perform extractions, filling, prophylaxis, and prosthetics;
•  Participate in the performance or oral surgery;
•  Participate in LEAN and other activities necessary to implement the multi-disciplinary patient-centered medical home approach;
•  Interpret dental x-rays;
•  Maintain all dental records as prescribed by Dental Policy and Procedures Manual;
•  Conduct in-service training programs in oral health for the dental staff and for other Health Center staff, as needed;
•  Teach oral health education, including preventative care and nutrition to patients;
•  Assist in teaching dental staff specific dental procedures outlined in the Department’s Procedure Manual;
•  Assist in ordering, receiving and storage of dental supplies;
•  Community outreach and other duties as assigned;
•  Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing dental educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations;
•  Other duties assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
•  Degree from accredited Dental School (DDS or DMD).
•  License to practice dentistry in New York State.
•  Ability to travel to other sites for coverage as needed.
•  Commitment to and knowledge of community health care.
•  Good communication and organizational skills.
•  Bilingual in English and Spanish/Creole preferred.