Part-Time Dentist Opportunity – Family Health Center, Neptune, NJ
The Family Health Center in Neptune, NJ is seeking a part-time attending dentist to join our team! This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work alongside dental residents, providing Chairside teaching, diagnostics, and patient care in a supportive environment.
Position Details:
Part-time (23 hours per week)
Competitive benefits package
No weekends, no call, no holidays
Spanish-speaking preferred
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional who enjoys mentoring and working with residents while delivering high-quality dental care to our community.
Responsibilities:
Provide chairside mentorship and teaching to dental residents.
Diagnose and treat patients, including performing routine cleanings and preventative procedures.
Develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Perform a range of dental procedures, including extractions, root canals, implants, fillings, and oral surgery.
Address bite issues and overcrowding.
Apply dental sealants and whiteners.
Prescribe medications as needed (e.g., pain relievers, antibiotics).
Administer sedatives or anesthesia as required.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., x-rays, models).
Maintain accurate patient records, documenting oral health and treatments provided.
Collaborate effectively with other staff members to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Supervise dental residents
Other duties as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications:
DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental program.
Successful completion of the National Board Dental Examination and relevant state or regional clinical examination.
Five or more years of experience in an academic dental program.
Familiarity with Commission on Dental Accreditation standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Hackensack Meridian Healthis the leading not-for-profit healthcare network in New Jersey offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research, and life-enhancing care aiming to serve as a national model for changing and simplifying healthcare delivery through partnerships with innovative companies and focusing on quality and safety. To learn more, visit us at: www.HackensackMeridianHealth.org.
HMH also offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions.