General Dentist

FULL-TIME GENERAL DENTIST

Jericho Road Community Health Center is actively seeking a General Dentist to join our team. This position is full-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 be engaged in a movement far larger than any one individual. We believe that we can all be people of 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 change 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 for 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
Maintains current certifications including all mandatory annual and CPR training
Ability to adhere to professional code of ethics, and compliance to FQHC requirements

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited Dental Program
Possession of licensure to practice as a dentist in the state of New York or in process of licensure
Preferred: 2+ years of experience at a dental practice
Strong leadership skills and ability to make mature decisions autonomously and with input from others
New Grads welcome to apply

Pay Range: The pay range for this opportunity is $140,000 - $150,000 annually, 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.

Patient treatment planning • Direct patient care • Dentistry • Oral hygiene • Medical procedure preparation • Completing CE credits • Continuing education credits • Dental diagnosis • Surgical techniques • Dental office • Dental bridge fabrication • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Health savings account • General dentistry • Team leadership • Professional ethics • Dental License • Root canal therapy • Crowns placement • Full-time • Mid-level • Health insurance • Dental fillings • Dental insurance • Preventive health (patient care) • Removable prosthodontics • Paid time off • Prosthetics • Decision making • Dental x-ray • Increasing revenue • Dental equipment • Dental extractions • Dental treatment planning • Patient consultations • Prescribing medications • Vision insurance • Healthcare diagnosis • Community health center • Patient treatment • Patient education • Oral surgery • Patient referrals • Loan forgiveness • Procedural Sedation • Task assignment • Leadership • Delegation • Life insurance • Healthcare consultation