Dentist examines and treats diseases and injuries of teeth and gums. Performs preventative and maintenance dentistry and educates the patient in proper tooth and gum care. Being a Dentist recommends braces or surgery to correct any malformations. Requires a doctorate degree in dentistry, either a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited school. Additionally, Dentist requires a state licensed to practice. Typically reports to a top management. Dentist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Universal Primary Care (UPC), located in Western New York, is currently seeking a general dentist to work in our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We’re looking for someone motivated to help serve a rural population as well as an interest in growing and developing UPC’s dental program. The dentist would provide quality oral healthcare services as defined by NYS Practice Act, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commissioner of Education and according to Program policies and procedures.
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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
A Competitive compensation package includes a sign-on bonus, PTO, CME stipend, FTCA malpractice coverage, relocation reimbursement, and the payment of licenses and fees. There is no restrictive covenant associated with employment.
FACILITY AND COMMUNITY
Universal Primary Care (UPC) is an out-patient clinic. UPC is a not-for-profit, located in Houghton, NY. The quality of care provided by UPC has been recognized nationally through accreditations and designations. The Houghton area boasts great diversity in culture, religion and lifestyles, and is the home of highly regarded Houghton University. The community's cost of living is 10% below the national average, and the area's public and parochial schools are nationally recognized for excellence. Recreation and leisure activities are plentiful in this four season climate, and include minor league ice hockey and baseball, a symphony orchestra, an opera company and close proximity to New York State wineries, lakes, parks and trails. UPC is committed to providing healthcare that works, healthcare that is safe, and healthcare that leaves no one behind.
Universal Primary Care targets community members who are uninsured, on Medicaid or enrolled in New York's Child Health Plus program, a population that is under-served for dental services in the Allegany County area. The clinic offers services to self-pay patients using a sliding fee scale.
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