Dentist Opportunity in Metro New York City Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Opportunity. Great schedule! The base salary is $125,000 (0-14 patients seen per day) and there is an additional $ incentive for each patient over 14. Full benefits package is offered.REPORTS TO: Chief Medical OfficerESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Patient Care:Performs general dentistry, screening, and evaluation of children, adolescents, and adults.Diagnoses dental disease.Fills cavities.Performs prophylaxis.Instructs patients on oral hygiene.Performs root canals.Screens for oral cancer.Takes and interprets periapical X-rays.Applies sealants and stainless crowns.Makes referrals for treatment not provided at The Hospital and for specialty consultations.Assists in and encourages patients to attend follow-up visits.Uses diagnostic data to make treatment decisions.Monitors the dental inventory.Oversees general maintenance of dental equipment.Maintains proper aseptic protocols as per OSHA and the Department of Health.Ensures proper disposal of bio-hazardous materials.Administrative Duties:Supervises dental assistant.Participates in case conferences.Assists in the development and implementation of dental quality improvement procedures.Prepares and makes presentations to staff on dental topics.Environment:The Dentist will perform duties in The Hospital clinic and at shelters connected with the agency. The Dentist will have rooms in which to provide examinations and will have a workspace in which to perform his/her administrative job functions. The agency observes a no-smoking policy.Background and Education:Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from an accredited institution; New York State license; New York State registration; minimum two years' experience in pediatric and adolescent dentistry; ability to speak Spanish or other languages a plus.#J-18808-Ljbffr