PER DIEM DENTIST (Pediatric Dental Clinic)

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive oral exams, provides prophylaxis, takes radiographs, fluoride administration and sealants on pediatric patients
• Restores carious lesions using proper instruments and restorative materials
• Administers nitrous oxide analgesia and local anesthetic
• Performs single and multiple extractions of teeth
• Maintains accurate dental records, both written and electronic
• Treats hard and soft tissue pathology with appropriate medication
• Makes patient referrals, as appropriate for continuation of dental care
• Provides oral hygiene education and instruction to pediatric patients and parents
• Participates in trainings in person and online
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualification

Graduation from an accredited or registered New York State School of Dentistry.

Special Requirement

Possession of a certificate of registration to practice dentistry in New York State.

CPR/BLS certification.

Salary: $100.00/hour, 4-17 hours per week

To Apply

To apply, submit an Albany County Civil Service Application (www.albanycounty.com/civilservice) with resume and cover letter to:

 

Kathleen DeThomasis, RN, BSN

Director of Public Health Nursing

Albany County Dept. of Health

175 Green Street

Albany, NY 12202

Email: [email protected]