General Dentist

Hometown Health Centers • Full-time • Schenectady, New York State, United States • $200k - $225k / year • 3w ago

Join Our Team at Hometown Health!

Position: Dentist
Location: Schenectady, New York
Pay Range: $200,000 - $225,000 per year
Schedule: Flexible - Full-Time, Part Time

Are you a compassionate and skilled dentist passionate about improving patient health? Hometown Health Centers is seeking a dedicated Dentist to join our team and provide top-quality dental care to our community. In this role, you’ll work closely with patients to deliver comprehensive dental care, diagnose conditions, and promote long-term oral health.

About Us:

At Hometown Health, we’re committed to improving the lives of our patients by delivering exceptional primary care and preventative services. Our mission is to improve health outcomes and promote health equity across our community. We focus on high-quality, patient-centered care — and we need your expertise to help us achieve this goal!

Why You'll Love Working at Hometown Health:

Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick days, personal days, floating holidays, and paid holidays.
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family covered.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer match to help secure your future.
Student Loan Forgiveness & Tuition Reimbursement: We support your growth both professionally and financially.
Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance at no cost to you.
Extra Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).

What You'll Be Doing:

As our Dentist, you’ll play an integral role in providing exceptional care for our patients. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Examinations & Check-ups: Perform dental exams and routine check-ups to assess oral health and hygiene .
Acts as a primary care provider in the treatment of patients who present for dental care and provides emergency palliative treatment, making referrals as appropriate. Keeps accurate and complete records of patient care and related activities. Maintains electronic record in accordance with DOH and state mandates, including but not limited to: Meaningful Use requirements, PMP Narcotic Database, and monthly chart review standards.
Diagnosis & Treatment: Diagnose dental conditions, treat cavities, gum diseases, and oral infections, and develop care plans.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, detailed records of all patient care, treatments, and procedures.
Collaborate with Providers: Work closely with other medical professionals to ensure coordinated care for each patient.
Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance initiatives to continuously improve patient outcomes.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
Licensure: Licensed to practice dentistry in New York State.
Experience: Familiarity with New York State Dental Medicaid guidelines is a plus.

Ready to Join Us?

At Hometown Health, you’ll be part of a passionate team that is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. If you’re looking to join an organization where your skills and compassion can truly shine, we encourage you to apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $200,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

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