Job ID: 137

Type: Physicians

State: NY

Area: Albany area

Specialty: DENTIST

Description: Seeking a Dentist --Examines and treats diseases and injuries of teeth and gums. --Performs preventative and maintenance dentistry and educates the patient in proper tooth and gum care. --Under the general direction of the Dental Director, is responsible for comprehensive quality care and preventive care to the Dental patients --Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth and gums and related oral structures. Examine patients to determine the nature of the condition, utilizing X-rays and other diagnostic procedures and instruments. --Restore, extract and replace teeth using proper instruments, restorative materials, medications and surgical implements. --Maintain accurate, timely and up to date patient records. --Electronically record all treatment, medications prescribed and progress notes in Open Dental. --Navigate electronic medical records system(s) as needed to fulfill job duties --Knowledge of Medicaid guidelines and provide treatment accordingly. --Oversees the daily activities of assigned dental assistant and aids in preparation of their annual performance evaluation. --Participate in the Dental Department peer review process. --Participate in the departmental and center wide performance improvement activities. --Attend and participates in Dental Department Staff meetings. --Participate in in-service training of Dental Department personnel. --Provide professional consultation to other staff dentists. --Salary range: $110,000 - $160,000 annually Preferred: One (1) year experience providing patient care. Current Controlled Substances Registration Certification issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Required: DDS or DMD from an American Dental Association accredited dental school or Graduate of a Foreign Dental school that has completed an ADA accredited program. Completion of 1 year of General Residency/Advanced Education in a General Dentistry Program. CPR/BLS Certification.

Community/Facility info: Registered 501(c)3, non-profit community health center dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, high-quality, innovative medical, dental and addictions services, regardless of income or insurance status. With the number of uninsured and working poor skyrocketing, and Medicaid costs strapping local governments, we are a cost-effective health care home for patients receiving care in emergency rooms and other high cost settings.

Contact: For more information please contact Ben Ferro at [email protected] or call 716-689-6000.