Dentist - Emblem Health

• Provide direct patient care within the normal scope of practice for a general dentist.
• Direct and supervise the activities of a treatment team that includes a dental assistant, dental hygienist and is supported by a
receptionist and other business staff.

Principal Accountabilities

• Perform preventive, diagnostic and restorative treatment which is within the normal scope of a general dentist:
perform exams; fix or remove damaged teeth; provide patients with cleanings and more in-depth procedures like
root canals and cavity fillings; evaluate x-rays to determine patient's health.
• Evaluate a patient's oral health to spot cavities and diagnose conditions like gingivitis and more severe diseases like
oral cancer before they develop further; develop treatment plans to deal with any dental health issues; refer patients
to a specialist if needed.
• Work closely with Dental Hygienists to clean teeth and suggest treatment options and good hygiene practices for
patients; interact with patients and instruct them on proper oral care; provide patients with other professional
resources for those who need braces or retainers.
• Administer or prescribe medications to decrease pain and improve patient's health; may measure and fit dental
appliances.
• Accurately chart patient records in a timely manner, the note must be complete and represent the entirety of the
dental interaction.
• Direct the training of chair side dental assistants.
• Participate in the mentoring of dental residents through clinical and didactic inputs.
• Participate in the departments' quality assurance program, including peer review activities.
• Meet budgeted targets for clinical productivity and documentation standards as measured by QA reviews.
• Meet all mandated continuing education requirements, in order to maintain licensure.
• Assume the role of the "on-call" dentist, for after-hours emergencies (in a rotational schedule with the other general
dentists).
• Perform other related duties which may be assigned by practice management from time to time

Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from a dental program accredited by the
Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Must be a New York State licensed dentist, currently registered with the State Education Department.
• Must have, and maintain, an unrestricted state license to practice dentistry. (R)
• Must be a member in good standing of the American Dental Association; Dental Society of the State of New York; and the
Third District Dental Society.
• Must be currently registered with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 10+ years of relevant, professional work experience. (R)
• General practice residency and 2+ years of either military or private practice. (R)
• Excellent customer service skills and empathy; must show patience when dealing with patients. (R)
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients regarding their health and care. (R)
• Ability to manage staff and processes directly or via a matrix arrangement. (R)
• Proficient with MS Office and systems related to entering and updating information. (R)
• Strong attention to detail; ability to interpret symptoms and conditions and develop prevention/treatment plans. (R)
• Ability to work with hands in small spaces; manual dexterity sufficient to provide effective treatment. (R)
• Good problem-solving skills. (R)

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 1000000602
• Hiring Range: $125,000-$165,000