Part-Time Dental Faculty Position – 23 Hours/Week

No Call | No Nights | No Holidays | No Weekends

Comprehensive Benefits Package Included

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced part-time dentist to join our team. This role offers an excellent work-life balance with 23 hours per week, no call, nights, weekends, or holidays, and full health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

1. DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental program, pass the written National Board Dental Examination, and pass a state or regional clinical examination. 
2. Minimum of five or more years of experience in an Academic Dental Program.
3. Knowledge of The Commission on Dental Accreditation accredits dental, advanced dental and allied dental education programs.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
5. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

 

 

1. Meeting with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns, perform regular cleanings and other preventative procedures, and establish a plan for better dental 
2. Performing dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, dental implants, filling cavities and Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. 
3. Correcting bite issues and overcrowding. 
4. Applying helpful agents to teeth, such as sealants or whiteners. 
5. Prescribing medications for dental problems, such as pain medications or antibiotics. 
6. Giving clients sedatives or anesthesia prior to administering treatments. 
7. Ordering diagnostic measures, such as x-rays, models, etc. 
8. Using tools, such as drills, probes, brushes, or mirrors, to examine and treat teeth and mouth. 
9. Keeping records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatments given to them. 
10. Managing and communicating with other staff members to provide care to patients. 
11. Supervising Attending Dental Physician to Dental Residents. 
12. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 
13. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

$69.64 Hourly Rate

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.
Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.
Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.
Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.
Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.