Dentist (part-time or full-time) (Req 101048)
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Whitney M Young Jr Health Center
NY
Summary
The dentist is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums while providing comprehensive preventative care. They also oversee dental assistants, maintain accurate patient records, and participate in departmental performance improvement activities.
Job Description
Description
Be a part of the mission at Whitney Young Health (WYH) to provide high quality healthcare that is affordable and accessible to our diverse community.
WYH has a robust benefits package including generous time off, affordable health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with safe harbor employer match, tuition reimbursement, term life insurance, commuter benefits and more!
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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 of Whitney M. Young Health Center.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
- Complete documentation and lock all progress notes Health Center policy.
- 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.
- Provide excellent internal and external customer service including effective relations with diverse populations.
- Create an environment of respect and compassion for the patients and staff.
- Punctuality, open communication and respect for co-workers and supervisors.
- Demonstrates excellence in both internal and external customer service.
- Understands and is able to effectively communicate HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance and client confidentiality.
- Ensures and/or remains in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, i.e.DHHS HRSA and NYSDOH, and all accreditation standards (e.g. Joint Commission and NCQA-PCMH).
- Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as defined by the Joint Commission and Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year experience providing patient care. Current Controlled Substances Registration Certification issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Salary range: $135,000 - $185,000 annually
Established in 1971, Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center, Inc. (WYH) is a community based, 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation that provides affordable, accessible primary and preventative medical, dental and addiction services to the uninsured, working poor and medically under-served people of the Capital Region. Whitney Young currently operates from eight physical locations in Albany, Troy and Watervliet, including school-based health centers in three Albany elementary schools. In addition, Whitney Young Health provides mobile dental services through Seal-a-Smile, a partnership with the Healthy Capital District Initiative (HCDI).
Whitney Young Health fulfills its mission and vision by offering comprehensive primary care services to all, from birth to old age, with special focus on chronic illnesses, prevention and early intervention. Particular emphasis is placed on reducing health disparities identified through the needs assessment and deployment of the chronic care model in the medical setting. The design of WYH's delivery model is patient centered addressing clinical symptoms as well as behavioral issues to achieve measurable outcomes. Recently, the National Committee for Quality Assurance recognized Whitney Young’s Troy and Albany Health Centers as Level III Patient-Centered Medical Homes.
Most of the 21,000 patients WYH serves annually are under or uninsured minorities living in poverty. Moreover, the conditions of high rates of unemployment and poverty; and the lack of health insurance cause higher rates of morbidity and consequent health disparities amongst Whitney Young’s target patient population.
Whitney Young Health works to alleviate barriers accessing care and augment its primary care services by providing transportation, translation, patient education, nutrition and case management services as well as by employing culturally diverse clinical and support staff.
Founded
1971
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Albany, NY
Established in 1971, Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center, Inc. (WYH) is a community based, 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation that provides affordable, accessible primary and preventative medical, dental and addiction services to the uninsured, working poor and medically under-served people of the Capital Region. Whitney Young currently operates from eight physical locations in Albany, Troy and Watervliet, including school-based health centers in three Albany elementary schools. In addition, Whitney Young Health provides mobile dental services through Seal-a-Smile, a partnership with the Healthy Capital District Initiative (HCDI).
Whitney Young Health fulfills its mission and vision by offering comprehensive primary care services to all, from birth to old age, with special focus on chronic illnesses, prevention and early intervention. Particular emphasis is placed on reducing health disparities identified through the needs assessment and deployment of the chronic care model in the medical setting. The design of WYH's delivery model is patient centered addressing clinical symptoms as well as behavioral issues to achieve measurable outcomes. Recently, the National Committee for Quality Assurance recognized Whitney Young’s Troy and Albany Health Centers as Level III Patient-Centered Medical Homes.
Most of the 21,000 patients WYH serves annually are under or uninsured minorities living in poverty. Moreover, the conditions of high rates of unemployment and poverty; and the lack of health insurance cause higher rates of morbidity and consequent health disparities amongst Whitney Young’s target patient population.
Whitney Young Health works to alleviate barriers accessing care and augment its primary care services by providing transportation, translation, patient education, nutrition and case management services as well as by employing culturally diverse clinical and support staff.
Founded
1971
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Albany, NY
