Part-Time General Dentist

PART-TIME GENERAL DENTIST

Jericho Road Community Health Center is actively seeking a General Dentist to join our team. This position is part-time, within the Dental Department, working at our 1021 Broadway location. The candidate will have a great deal of flexibility in work hours, within our hours of operation.

Work with a Purpose 

Jericho Road Community Health Center offers the opportunity to engage in a movement far larger than any one individual. We believe that we can all be people with positive influence. We influence each other, our clients and patients, our families and communities. We are part of a global team that influences the health and wellbeing of communities internationally. Every day, Jericho Road's mission of caring for communities and advocating for systemic health equity guides us in our collective purpose. We are looking for individuals who share that goal and are committed to that service. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), our organization's mission is deeply rooted in making fundamental changes in the communities we serve, advocating for social justice and meeting people where they are. With global clinics across the world, the impact you make will transcend borders, with opportunities to engage in meaningful work at our Sierra Leone, Goma or Nepal global clinics.  

Why Jericho: Jericho Road offers competitive pay and benefits including medical (single-high coverage paid in full by employer), HSA, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance benefit, supplemental insurances, tuition discounts, generous paid time off, the opportunity for global travel to our three global health clinics, and loan forgiveness for applicable positions. Jericho Road values both work and life. The option of a flexible 40-hour workweek is possible within certain teams. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide hands-on patient care for all visits in schedule, including examinations during hygiene visits
• Examine, review and consult patients' medical records for evaluation, diagnostic and treatment decisions
• Check teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth, along with X-rays and tests, to diagnose dental problems
• Advise patients regarding the best course of treatment and provide a customized exam and plan for every patient
• Prepare patients for treatment, including sedation or anesthetic application
• Perform surgical procedures on the teeth, bone and soft tissues of the oral cavity, such as tooth extractions and root canal procedures
• Identify tooth decay and replace cavities with fillings 
• Design and fit dental prosthetics, such as bridges, crowns and dentures 
• Apply teeth-whitening treatments 
• Prescribe medication as needed 
• Educate patients on proper brushing techniques, flossing and fluoride use 
• Promote good oral health and preventive dental care 
• Refer patients for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols.
• Ability to maximize revenue while decreasing costs for the dental practice and organization
• Demonstrated leadership qualities including but not limited to delegating, sound decision making, empowering others and collaborating with leadership on strategic goals.
• Attend mandatory trainings and utilize continued education credits in a manner consistent with organizational expectations
• Participate in quality improvement activities
• Maintains current certifications including all mandatory annual and CPR training

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Program  
• Possession of licensure to practice as a dentist in the state of New York  
• Preferred: 3-5 years of experience at a dental practice 
• Strong leadership skills and ability to make mature decisions autonomously and with input from others 

Pay Range: The pay range for this opportunity is $ $74.00 hourly, with room for negotiation. Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components. 

Job postings are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated or required by your role within the organization and the overall missional objectives of the organization.  

Jericho Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equity of opportunity for all.