Public Health Dentist

DENTIST

Description:

Open Door Care Network provides health care and wellness programs to individuals and families in need throughout Westchester, Putnam, and Ulster Counties. A pioneer Federally Qualified Health Center, Open Door provides more than 300,000 patient visits annually and serves nearly 60,000 individual patients who might not otherwise have access. Open Door offers integrated services and a holistic approach to building healthier communities. Primary medical care, dental care, integrated behavioral health care, clinical nutrition, wellness programs, and chronic disease management are the foundation of its clinical programs.

Founded as a free clinic in 1972, Open Door’s mission of building healthier communities through accessible, equitable, culturally competent health care has led to site and service expansions. Today, Open Door operates centers in Brewster, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, Ossining, Port Chester, and Sleepy Hollow, in addition to eight School-Based Health Centers in the Port Chester and Ossining School Districts, a mobile dental van in Ossining, and a dental practice in Saugerties, NY. For more information, please visit our website at www.opendoormedical.org

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We are seeking a skilled and compassionate General Dentist with 2 to 5 years of hands-on clinical experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of dental procedures and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centered care. Prior experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center FQHC is strongly preferred.

Independently perform comprehensive dental procedures, including but not limited

• Dental restoration.
• Dental palliative treatment for emergency patient care.
• Anterior and premolar root canal and extractions. Crowns and bridge restoration.

• Deliver preventive and restorative dental services such as exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants and endodontic treatments.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.

• Provide both routine and urgent care, including palliative treatments and pulpotom
• Collaborate with patients and their families to coordinate care that aligns with the patient's overall health and dental treatment go
• Maintain accurate up-to-date patient records in compliance with FQHC and regulatory standards.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with clinical guidelines and patient health status.
• Participate in community outreach and dental health education initiatives to promote preventive care and empower patients to make informed oral health decisions.
• Adhere to organizational protocols, including Open Door policies and procedu
• Provide clinical supervision, guidance, and mentorship to General Practice Residency GPR reside
• Maintain a high level of organization and time management in a fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Dental Medicine or Surgery, from a CODA-accredited institut
• Current New York State license without restrictions in New York State before the start d
• Completion of a one-year General Practice Residency or Advanced Education in General Dentis
• Prior experience in federally qualified health centers or at an academic setting delivering patient care is desired.
• Excellent diagnostic skills.
• Outstanding “chair-side manners”: patient-centric with empathy, excellent active listening, and communication skills.
• Responsive and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
• Familiarity with appropriate documentation and compliance for public health dental practices and the ability to adapt to existing electronic health records system.
• Passionate about providing quality oral health care to low-income, underserved residents and those lacking access to health care.

There are many fantastic benefits to a career at Open Door Care Network. In addition to working to effect positive change in the health and lives of thousands residents of Westchester and Putnam counties, Open Door Care Network offers its employees a stimulating, diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) and 401(k), generous paid time off, onsite Wellness facilities, and educational assistance. Aside from excellent benefits, we offer a competitive salary and annual bonuses based on patient care.

At Open Door, we enjoy working in a team-based, patient-centered environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace that values our patients and the communities we serve. If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of patients in the health of our communities of Westchester and Putnam counties, and if the position speaks to your capabilities, experience, and commitment to improve the health of our communities, please complete the application, upload your resume, and cover letter with salary requirements. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or

Open Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer.