Dentist
Sun River HealthFull-Time Dentist -Sutphin, Queens
Annual Salary: $170,254.50 - $186,205.50
Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative, and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia, and Westchester Counties.
Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Dentist to join our team at our Sutphin Avenue, Queens site.
A Dentist provides dental care to patients of the agency by diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums; and all other duties as assigned. S/he performs job duties in compliance with systems and job-specific standards.
Essential Responsibilities and Job Duties:
- Oversees the dental team at the site, D&S oversight at the site, weekly order oversight, directs staff in identifying and reporting equipment that needs repair, attends site staff and leadership meetings, attends departmental meetings, communicates and coordinates with HCD, DDO, and CDO on issues related to dental operations at the site.
- Performs root canal therapy on anterior teeth and other teeth where root canal anatomy is within the skill set of the dentist.
- Reviews findings from full mouth periodontal exams on adults (25+) to diagnose periodontal disease and design a periodontal treatment plan.
- Takes impressions and models of jaws and teeth in preparation for dentures and crowns.
- Consults with heads of other patient care services in planning the most appropriate dental treatment to be used and coordinating patient problems (behavioral, medical, etc.).
- Extracts infected or otherwise diseased/hopeless teeth.
- Provides preventive dentistry counseling, anticipatory guidance, evaluation of nutritional status, and oral hygiene habits of patients, with or without the aid of a dental hygienist.
- Locates and repairs cavities in teeth, following discussions of findings with dental radiographs to formulate a treatment plan.
- Completes examination of the patient’s teeth, gums, and surrounding structures using a mouth mirror, dental explorer, periodontal probe, dental instruments, and other diagnostic aids such as dental radiographic images from dental x-rays. Clinical findings are entered into OpenDental and the patient's eCW medical record to formulate and carry out the most feasible plan of treatment.
Minimum Education Requirement:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Education Requirement:
- Master’s Degree
Minimum Licensure/Certification/Registration Requirement:
- D.D.S or D.M.D. from an approved dental school
- Must have a New York State License
- CPR/BLS Certification
Specialty Board Certification:
- Ability to communicate in English (orally and written)
Our Culture:
At Sun River Health, we believe in fostering a culture of wellness and recognition. Our Workforce Wellness Program promotes staff wellness through ongoing challenges and activities, encouraging participation and rewarding engagement. We celebrate our staff's dedication and person-centered spirit through the Planetree Recognition Awards, which honor innovation, leadership, and community spirit. We are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative work environment where all team members can thrive. Our values of respect, integrity, and excellence guide our interactions with patients and colleagues alike, ensuring that everyone receives the care and support they deserve.
Why Join Sun River Health:
- Mission-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of underserved communities.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration and respect.
- Community Impact: Help deliver affordable, high-quality healthcare to those in need.
Join us at Sun River Health and be part of an award-winning network of care that has been serving our communities since 1975. We are always looking for skilled and dedicated professionals to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing quality healthcare to all.
Relation to Mission
The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Job Responsibilities
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Responsibilities
Relation to Mission
The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Job Responsibilities
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.