DENTIST – PER DIEM

Job Details Job Location: Callen-Lorde Community Health Center – Manhattan – New York, NY Position Type: Per Diem Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: $114.29 – $142.86 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Category: Health Care Description

Are you a compassionate and skilled Dentist looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients in a supportive and inclusive community health center? Callen-Lorde is seeking a dedicated Dentist to join our team in providing high-quality dental care to our diverse patient population. If you’re committed to our mission and possess the qualifications and qualities we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Summary:

The Dentist at Callen-Lorde is responsible for delivering primary dental care with sensitivity and professionalism. This role involves working within a collaborative care team and maintaining the highest ethical standards. Your passion for community-based healthcare will thrive here.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dental care to Callen-Lorde patients according to schedules, with accurate documentation.
• Offer primary dental services, including preventive, restorative, endodontic, and prosthetic treatments.
• Maintain productivity standards and manage appointment scheduling.
• Demonstrate professionalism, cooperation, and judgment in emergencies.
• Promote dental health education in the community.
• Collaborate with specialists and other healthcare providers.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping using the problem-oriented dental record.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and educational programs.
• Work as a team with dental assistants and dental hygienists.
• Comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Work Schedule:

We are seeking a Per Diem Dentist to work approximately 14 to 17.5 hours per week, with availability required on Thursdays and Fridays. Our dental clinic operates Monday through Friday.

Benefits:

Callen-Lorde is a great place to work – we’re passionate, mission-driven people who care about health justice for LGBTQ communities. In addition to being part of a fantastic team, all full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package including an exceptional low cost medical plan option for you, your domestic partner and/or your family, tuition assistance, dental insurance, vision insurance, no cost life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account, commuter benefits, a generous paid time off plan, and a 403B retirement savings plan.

Learn more about our employee benefits https://callen-lorde.org/benefits/

If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and meet these qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Join us in providing comprehensive healthcare in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Qualifications

Education, Experience

• DDS/DMD/CGME degree from an approved dental school.
• Current NYS licensure.
• Documentation of current Board certification.
• DEA Controlled Substances Registration Certificate preferred
• Familiarity with New York State Dental Medicaid/ADAP guidelines.
• Certification of completion of oral cancer detection mandate course.
• Knowledge of community health principles is desirable.
• Experience serving Callen-Lorde’s target populations preferred

Personal Characteristics, Skills, and Abilities

• Experienceproviding care to diverse populations/underserved populations and commitment to the mission of Callen-Lorde and community-based health care services
• Demonstrated knowledge of LGBT health-related concerns
• Ability to work within team-based structure
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

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