About this opportunity
Morris Heights Health Center lists this Dentist opportunity in new york city (brooklyn), New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Dentist to join our Primary Care Sites and help expand access to high-quality oral healthcare for the patients and communities we serve.
About Morris Heights Health Center
For decades, Morris Heights Health Center has served communities throughout the Bronx and beyond as a trusted Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) . MHHC provides comprehensive, culturally responsive healthcare through its primary care sites and other clinical programs, offering primary care, dental care, behavioral health, specialty services, women’s health, pediatrics, and other essential services. Our mission is centered on improving access to high-quality care, reducing health disparities, and providing coordinated, patient-centered services within the communities we serve.
About the Opportunity
This position is specifically based within MHHC’s Primary Care Sites and is ideal for a dentist who values comprehensive care, prevention, continuity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
As a Dentist within our Primary Care Sites , you will:
Provide comprehensive dental examinations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning
Deliver preventive, restorative, and routine dental services, including cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, extractions, and other appropriate procedures within scope
Diagnose and manage common oral health conditions across diverse patient populations
Provide patient and family education regarding oral hygiene, nutrition, preventive dental care, and treatment adherence
Identify patients requiring specialty dental services and coordinate appropriate referrals and follow-up
Respond to urgent and emergent dental needs within the primary care setting
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation
Collaborate with medical, nursing, behavioral health, care management, specialty, dental, and operational teams at the primary care sites
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory readiness initiatives
Support oral health education, prevention, outreach, and community engagement activities
Contribute to an integrated model of care that recognizes oral health as an important component of overall health
What We’re Looking For
DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
Current and unrestricted New York State dental license
Current BLS/CPR certification
Ability to meet MHHC credentialing and privileging requirements
Experience providing comprehensive general dentistry preferred
Primary care, community health, ambulatory care, or safety-net healthcare experience preferred
Experience caring for diverse adult and pediatric populations strongly preferred
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient-engagement skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care teams
Commitment to culturally responsive, patient-centered care and reducing oral-health disparities
Benefits & Perks
At MHHC, we recognize that taking care of our workforce is essential to taking care of our communities. Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and recognized holidays
Retirement savings opportunities
Employer-sponsored life and disability benefits
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
Support for maintaining required professional licensure and credentials, where applicable
Employee wellness and support resources
Opportunities for professional growth within a large, multidisciplinary healthcare organization
The opportunity to work within a mission-driven organization committed to improving access, continuity of care, and health equity
Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable MHHC benefit plans and policies.
Why Join MHHC?
At MHHC, we believe high-quality healthcare should be accessible, coordinated, and responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.
Our primary care sites bring together multiple disciplines and support services, allowing providers to collaborate around the broader health needs of each patient.
As a Dentist at MHHC, you will have the opportunity to provide high-quality oral healthcare in a primary care setting while helping improve access, continuity, prevention, and long-term health outcomes.
Interested in joining the MHHC team? Apply today and help us build healthier smiles and healthier communities.
Recruitment Agency Notice: Morris Heights Health Center is managing recruitment for this position directly and is not seeking assistance from staffing firms, recruitment agencies, search firms, headhunters, or other third-party recruiters for this role. Please do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles. MHHC will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.
Who can apply
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