Callen-Lorde Community Health Center - Dentist

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.

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/

Qualifications

Education, Experience

DDS/DMD/CGME degree from an approved dental school.

Current NYS licensure

Minimum 2 years experience preferred

Documentation of current Board certification.

DEA Controlled Substances Registration Certificate.

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

Experience providing 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

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.

Fill out an application at https://callen-lorde.org/careers/.