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Form of workEmployed by PAGNY for NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania is located on 1225 Gerard Avenue and has been serving the South Bronx for over 45 years. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exceptions.
PAGNY Seeks a part time Dentist ( Monday-Wednesday-Friday). to join our Gotham Health - Morrisania Clinic. .
- Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums, and related oral structures by performing the following duties.
- Examines individuals requesting care, diagnoses their dental/oral conditions, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental/oral treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines
- Maintains current and accurate problem-oriented dental records.
- Treats dental diseases, injuries and malfunctions of teeth and gums.
- Determines need for dental and prosthetic appliances.
- Advises patients about dental health practices and provides dental health education.
- Consults with the Chief Medical Officer on referral and other matters pertaining to the Centers dental health services.
- Supervises the assistant in the Dental Department.
- Takes part in all health center meetings as required.
- Assists in the planning for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation for the dental unit.
- Responsible for personal full compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality. Caries out supportive responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assisting in interviewing, hiring, and training employees, appraising performance or support staff, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Facilitates related services for health center patients and Gotham staff as appropriate, with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
- Graduate of an accredited Dental School
- Board Certification or the ability to become Board Certified in Dental Medicine within 5 years of hire.
- Active New York State License
- Active DEA license
- At Least Two years of Experience
Exceptional Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation package
- 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one
- Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day one
- Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one
- Generous paid time off program
- CME days and dollars
- Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
- Indemnification-based Medical Malpractice policy coverage
- Salary Amount: $101,287.50
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.
PAGNY has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in healthcare
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
