Dentist

Under the general direction of the SVP of Dental Services, provides direct dental care to patients at the health center. The dentist is a member of the health center’s clinical team with the purpose of providing evidence-based and quality dental care to Zufall Health Center patients.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

* Provides primary dental care for patients of the Zufall Health Center, including but not limited to diagnostic and therapeutic assessments, treatment of conditions and illnesses within the scope of practice, referral and follow-up of patients, and other duties as assigned
* Assists patients in obtaining community resources, referrals, and other services as clinically indicated by the center’s diverse populations. Assists patients in accessing services with the local provider community, including physicians, hospitals, and laboratories
* Participates in clinical performance improvement activities and conducts peer reviews of colleague’s charts as assigned. Assists in the training and orientation of dental assistants, dental residents, and other students. Attends regular meetings of the medical staff and other meetings as deemed necessary by the Chief Medical Officer or SVP of Dental Services. Assists in the development of written objectives and policies for the provision of dental services
* Participates in clinic operations by ensuring compliance according to local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and ensures that licensing, credentialing, and educational activities are kept current and up to date. Contributes to and follows established policies and protocols for clinical care
* Participates in community health initiatives including health fairs and other educational activities as directed
* Maintains membership in professional and organizational associations as appropriate
* Performs other related duties as assigned by the SVP of Dental Services

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Able to relate well to a diverse group of patients and staff
* Able and willing to work on an as-needed basis in order to meet the operational needs of the clinic
* Proficient with computers, and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel

**Education, Training, and Experience

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* Current license to practice dentistry in New Jersey
* Possession of a valid DEA and CDS registration
* BLS Certification
* Minimum 2 years of clinical dental practice in an ambulatory care setting
* Knowledge of federal programs and community health centers is a plus
* Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

Incentive Package

* Provider incentive of up to $20,000 a year.

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation:

The salary range is between 131,040 – 144,678 a year, we also offer a yearly provider incentive of $20,000 which we pay quarterly in the amount of $5,000, to our Top Tier providers or $3,000 to our First Tier providers to a total of $12,000 a year, once eligible, providers may earn up to $20,000 per year based on patient volume, patient satisfaction, meet organizational commitment requirements, maintain good standing with the Dental Staff, peer reviews and not be in a performance improvement plan.

Compensation Range:

$100,000 +

Benefits:

Benefits we offer include, malpractice Insurance, 15 PTO days a year, 2 personal days a year for 0 to 4 years of service, 3 personal days for 5 to 9 years of service, and 5 personal days a year for 10+ years of service or more, paid holiday which include New Years, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas, 403B, and other benefits

We also offer a loan repayment program through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) attached documents and link will provide further information regarding eligibility, the application process, and the deadline [NHSC LRP APG (hrsa.gov)](https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/nhsc/loan-repayment/lrp-application-guidance.pdf “https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/nhsc/loan-repayment/lrp-application-guidance.pdf”)