correctional dentist

Naphcare, Inc.

<div>Overview:
<div>
NaphCare is hiring a <b>Dentist </b>to join our team of medical professionals in the <b>Pasco County Detention Center</b><b> </b>in<b> </b><b>Land O Lakes, Florida</b><b>.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
As a <b>Correctional Dentist</b>, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide dental care to the incarcerated individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical and dental needs.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
The <b>Dental Director</b> is responsible for ensuring quality dental care is provided to protect the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:</div><ul><li>
Diagnosing, treating, and providing preventative care for patients</li><li>
Creating treatment plans and performing dental procedures, such as extractions and restorations</li><li>
Educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices</li><li>
Maintaining accurate and detailed patient dental records</li><li>
Perform all dental assessments, radiographic exams, and dental treatment, to include emergency treatment such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy within the scope of general dentistry</li><li>
Formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement a treatment plan and evaluate/modify therapeutic regimens to promote positive patient outcomes</li><li>
Evaluate all patients returning from offsite dental visits</li><li>
Participate in training and orientation of healthcare staff</li><li>
Provide oral hygiene education and discharge instructions to all patients seen</li><li>
Supervise and coach dental assistant</li><li>
Ensure sterilization and disinfection of equipment</li><li>
Collaborating on with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients&rsquo; oral health needs</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications</b></div><ul><li>
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)</li><li>
Valid dental license in the state where the facility is located</li><li><div>
Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)</div></li><li>
Current DEA registration</li><li>
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills</li><li>
Technical skills in providing a full range of dental services</li><li>
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards</li><li>
Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information</li><li>
Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements</li><li><b>
Must pass the facility&rsquo;s criminal background check and drug screening</b></li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Physical Capabilities:</b></div><div>
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Why Join NaphCare?</b></div><div>
NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, <b>we strongly support career advancement within the company.</b></div><div><br>
</div><div><b>NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:</b></div><ul><li>
Health, dental &amp; vision insurance that starts day one!</li><li>
Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!</li><li>
Lowest Cost Benefits!</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services</li><li>
401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!</li><li>
Tuition Assistance</li><li>
Referral bonuses</li><li>
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee</li><li>
Generous paid time off &amp; paid holidays</li><li>
Free continuing education and CMEs</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, <b>apply directly to the position to initiate the application process</b>, and I&rsquo;ll be in touch.</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran</i></b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
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Dentist

<div>Overview:
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NaphCare is hiring a <b>Dentist Part Time 10 hours per week on Mondays </b>to join our team of medical professionals in the <b>Pima County Detention Center</b><b> </b>in<b> </b><b>Tucson, Arizona</b><b>. </b><b>Pay rates range from $85.71- $90.23 per hour based on </b><b>type of license, certification, shift, site needs, licensure, and experience.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
As a <b>Correctional Dentist</b>, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide dental care to the incarcerated individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical and dental needs.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
The <b>Dentist</b> is responsible for ensuring quality dental care is provided to protect the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:</div><ul><li>
Diagnosing, treating, and providing preventative care for patients</li><li>
Creating treatment plans and performing dental procedures, such as extractions and restorations</li><li>
Educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices</li><li>
Maintaining accurate and detailed patient dental records</li><li>
Perform all dental assessments, radiographic exams, and dental treatment, to include emergency treatment such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy within the scope of general dentistry</li><li>
Formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement a treatment plan and evaluate/modify therapeutic regimens to promote positive patient outcomes</li><li>
Evaluate all patients returning from offsite dental visits</li><li>
Participate in training and orientation of healthcare staff</li><li>
Provide oral hygiene education and discharge instructions to all patients seen</li><li>
Supervise and coach dental assistant</li><li>
Ensure sterilization and disinfection of equipment</li><li>
Collaborating on with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients&rsquo; oral health needs</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Education / Licenses / Certifications</b></div><ul><li>
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)</li><li>
Valid dental license in the state where the facility is located</li><li>
CPR certification</li><li>
Current DEA registration</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills</b></div><ul><li>
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills</li><li>
Technical skills in providing a full range of dental services</li><li>
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards</li></ul><ul><li>
Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information</li><li>
Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements</li><li><b>
Must pass the facility&rsquo;s criminal background check and drug screening</b></li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Physical Capabilities:</b></div><div>
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Why Join NaphCare?</b></div><div>
NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, <b>we strongly support career advancement within the company.</b></div><div><br>
</div><div>If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, <b>apply directly to the position to initiate the application process</b>, and I&rsquo;ll be in touch.</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran</i></b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
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Dentist - Part Time 10 hours per week

<div>Overview:
<div>
NaphCare is hiring a <b>Dentist- PRN Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 am- 12:00 pm </b>to join our team of medical professionals in the <b>Polk County Jail</b><b> </b>in<b> Des Moines, IA.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
As a <b>Correctional Dentist</b>, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide dental care to the incarcerated individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical and dental needs.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
The <b>Dental Director</b> is responsible for ensuring quality dental care is provided to protect the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:</div><ul><li>
Diagnosing, treating, and providing preventative care for patients</li><li>
Creating treatment plans and performing dental procedures, such as extractions and restorations</li><li>
Educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices</li><li>
Maintaining accurate and detailed patient dental records</li><li>
Perform all dental assessments, radiographic exams, and dental treatment, to include emergency treatment such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy within the scope of general dentistry</li><li>
Formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement a treatment plan and evaluate/modify therapeutic regimens to promote positive patient outcomes</li><li>
Evaluate all patients returning from offsite dental visits</li><li>
Participate in training and orientation of healthcare staff</li><li>
Provide oral hygiene education and discharge instructions to all patients seen</li><li>
Supervise and coach dental assistant</li><li>
Ensure sterilization and disinfection of equipment</li><li>
Collaborating on with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients&rsquo; oral health needs</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications</b></div><ul><li>
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)</li><li>
Valid dental license in the state where the facility is located</li><li><div>
Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)</div></li><li>
Current DEA registration</li><li>
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills</li><li>
Technical skills in providing a full range of dental services</li><li>
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards</li><li>
Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information</li><li>
Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements</li><li><b>
Must pass the facility&rsquo;s criminal background check and drug screening</b></li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Physical Capabilities:</b></div><div>
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Why Join NaphCare?</b></div><div>
NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, <b>we strongly support career advancement within the company.</b></div><div><br>
</div><div><b>NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:</b></div><ul><li>
Health, dental &amp; vision insurance that starts day one!</li><li>
Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!</li><li>
Lowest Cost Benefits!</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services</li><li>
401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!</li><li>
Tuition Assistance</li><li>
Referral bonuses</li><li>
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee</li><li>
Generous paid time off &amp; paid holidays</li><li>
Free continuing education and CMEs</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, <b>apply directly to the position to initiate the application process</b>, and I&rsquo;ll be in touch.</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran</i></b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
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Dentist- PRN- Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 :00 am - 12:00 pm

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.

<div><b>POSITION: Staff Dentist - Part Time</b><br>
<b>SCHEDULE: 4 hours per week or 8 hours every other week (PRN also available)</b><br>
<b>FACILITY: NH State Prison for Men</b><br>
<b>LOCATION: Concord, NH</b><br>
<b>**W-2 or 1099 Status Available</b><br>
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<b>Wexford Health Sources, Inc.</b> is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.<br>
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**Guaranteed hourly rate<br>
**No patient quotas or overhead cost<br>
**No insurance authorizations<br>
**Medical liability insurance covered<br>
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<b>POSITION SUMMARY</b>
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The Staff Dentist, licensed in the state of New Hampshire, is responsible and accountable for providing oral health care to patients such as fillings, extractions, dentures, root canals, etc. and for supervising the dental staff and managing the dental activity with the facility.<br>
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<b>W-2 Status Estimated Compensation</b> : $100 per hour<br>
<b>1099 Status Estimated Compensation:</b> $120 per hour<br>
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<b>BENEFITS
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<ul><li>Annual review with performance increase
</li><li>Paid holidays
</li><li>Company-paid short-term disability
</li><li>Company-paid medical liability insurance
</li></ul><br>
<b>GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES</b>
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<ul><li>Provides preventive and restorative treatment to all inmates.
</li><li>Performs and interprets radiographic examinations as indicated.
</li><li>Performs all general dentistry services including, but not limited to restorative, surgical, periodontal, endodontic and prosthodontic services as described by facility policy.
</li></ul><br>
<b>JOB REQUIREMENTS
</b><br>
<b>LICENSING:</b> Current New Hampshire Dental license and current DEA license (required at start date)<br>
<b>CERTIFICATION:</b> Current CPR certification (required at start date)<br>
<b>EDUCATION:</b> Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) degree<br>
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<b>EOE/M/F/D/V</b>
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23995</div>

Staff Dentist

PrimeCare Medical Inc

<div>Description:
<p>
PrimeCare Medical (i.e. PCM) has been in operation since 1986. We are a privately owned, physician founded, nationally accredited correctional healthcare practice.</p><p>
PCM provides comprehensive medical, mental health, &amp; dental care services to over 80 county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers throughout the states of PA, MD, FL, NY, &amp; NH.</p><p>
Correctional health care is a unique, challenging, and exciting opportunity for today&rsquo;s dental professional in that it provides the ability to truly utilize all of your learned skills and knowledge on a daily basis. It is the perfect hybrid of outpatient &amp; emergency dentistry; providing care to an under-served, diverse, and appreciative patient population.</p><p>
We are currently looking for a <b>Part Time, Dentist</b> to join our team and provide on-site dental care at the<b> Cambria County Jail in Ebensburg, PA and Blair County Jail in Hollidaysburg, PA.</b></p><p><b>
Part time schedule is 10-16 hours per week. Schedule is worked Monday - Friday</b></p><p>
Some important key points for full time position:</p><ul><li>
Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience. hourly rate range is $80.00 - $110.00 per hour</li><li>
Company-paid liability insurance (including tail coverage) provided.</li><li>
Annual licensure reimbursement offered and more!</li></ul><p><b>
Job Description:</b></p><p>
The right candidate will provide and supervise dental care of inmates/patients, evaluate dental health programs and dental services, function as a consultant to facility physicians, monitor the need for dental supplies and equipment, and participate in dental health planning.</p><p>
Other responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>
Perform routine drilling, filling and extraction of teeth in accordance with established standards of practice.</li><li>
Complete, within seven (7) days for prisons, fourteen (14) days for jails, and seven (7) days for juvenile centers; an initial dental screening on all new commitments.</li><li>
Evaluate those inmates/patients needing or applying for dental care, not included under basic dental care services and make recommendations deemed clinically appropriate.</li><li>
Treat inmates/patients whose dental care is significantly affecting their nutritional status.</li><li>
Take impressions for dental plates and completes follow-up care that is required.</li><li>
Document completely all services rendered in the inmate/patient dental health record.</li><li>
Instruct inmates/patients in dental hygiene techniques.</li><li>
Provide in-service training for health staff in areas of dental hygiene, care, emergencies, techniques and treatment.</li><li>
Complete dental exam on inmates/patients at anniversary date of incarceration. The period for jails is one (1) year, prisons thirty (30) days and juvenile centers sixty (60) days.</li><li>
Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated.</li></ul>
Requirements:
<ul><li>Graduate of an accredited School of Dentistry.</li><li>
Licensed to practice Dentistry in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.</li><li>
Maintain current DEA license.</li><li>
Maintain active BLS (i.e. CPR) certification.</li><li>
Maintain current Driver&rsquo;s License.</li></ul></div>

<div><b>POSITION: Dentist</b>
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<b>SCHEDULE: Part time (8 hours/week)</b>
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<b>FACILITY: Southern Regional Jail</b>
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<b>LOCATION: Beaver, West Virginia</b><br>
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<b>A Job Should be</b> <b>MORE than just a paycheck.</b><br>
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<b>Wexford Health Sources, Inc.</b> is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.<br>
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The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care.<br>
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We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.
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When you join Wexford Health, you do <b>more </b>than just further your career.
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You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.<br>
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You change lives.
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You make a difference.
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If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do <b>MORE </b>... then look at Wexford Health.
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<b>POSITION SUMMARY
</b><br>
Under the supervision of the Regional Dental Director, a Dentist licensed in the state of West Virginia, responsible and accountable for supervising the dental staff and managing the dental activity as well as for providing oral health care to patients such as fillings, extractions, dentures, root canals, etc.
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<b>DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES</b>
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1. Provides overall supervision of the dental department including hiring, coaching, counseling, administering discipline and termination of subordinate staff as needed.<br>
2. Provides preventative and restorative treatment to all inmates.<br>
3. Performs and interprets radiographic examinations as indicated.<br>
4. Performs all general dentistry services including, but not limited to restorative, surgical, periodontal, endodontic and prosthodontic services as described by West Vriginia Health Service Bulletins.<br>
5. Supervise staff in: cleaning of teeth, making impressions for prosthetic devices, planning and maintaining an oral hygiene program, completing appropriate records accurately and all procedures associated with the provision of dental care.<br>
6. Arrange proper referral for procedures that cannot be performed on-site at facility.<br>
7. Provides supervision of staff in instruction of offenders in preventative practices for maintaining proper oral hygiene.<br>
8. Submit monthly report of Dental Department activities.<br>
9. Participate in staff development programs.<br>
10. Develop and update departmental policies and procedures.<br>
11. Supervise and evaluate all assigned dental staff.<br>
12. Forward all outside referrals of offenders to the Regional Dental Director to assure the necessity for such referrals.<br>
13. Serves as clinical authority on all matters related to the delivery of dental services, and provides direction, guidance, and oversight to the dental staff and programs.
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14. Determines the timeframes for non-emergent and elective treatments according to priority and availability.
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15. Determines the appropriateness of non-routine treatment and ensure that such treatment will not interfere with the provision of greater priority services.<br>
16. Examines patients and documents findings on standard forms, utilizing applicable dental classification systems (i.e., APHA).<br>
17. Provides or arranges for appropriate preventative restorative dental care as needed within the administrative guidelines to all inmates.<br>
18. Provides or arranges for appropriate care for emergency patients as soon as possible.<br>
19. Ensures continuity of care.<br>
20. Supplies data for clinic reports as requested.<br>
21. Keeps dental licenses up-to-date, and ensure current copy is on file in the Health Care Unit.<br>
22. Must be CPR certified and skilled in recognizing the symptoms of shock and fainting, and must be prepared to provide necessary aid as directed during emergency procedures.<br>
23. Responsible for dental office security to include instrument, medicine and needle counts.<br>
24. Responsible to ensure appropriate and quality orientation for all newly hired dental staff.<br>
25. Notifies the Wexford Health Staffing Department of vacant or upcoming vacant positions in a timely manner and actively assists the Staffing Department in the filling of vacant positions.<br>
26. Is familiar with overtime and commodities budgets and works to remain within budget.<br>
27. Notifies Regional Manager of staffing vacancies.<br>
28. Obtains approval of Wexford Health and WVDOC administration prior to exceeding staffing hours.<br>
29. Strives to ensure 100% compliance of staffing hours.<br>
30. Complies with and enforces Wexford Health/Facility Policy and procedures and ensures subordinate compliance.<br>
31. Member of the Quality Assurance Committee.<br>
32. Receives direction from WVDOC personnel as appropriate, including but not limited to Wardens, Assistant Wardens and HealthServices Administrators.<br>
33. Maintains the confidentiality of inmaterecords.<br>
34. Approaches change in a positive manner.<br>
35. Accepts constructive criticism in stressful situations.Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director, Health Services Administrator and Regional Manager.
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<b>JOB REQUIREMENTS
</b><br>
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The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.<br>
<b>LICENSURE:
</b><br>
<ul><li>Current West Virginia Dental license
</li><li>Current DEA license
</li></ul><br>
<b>CERTIFICATION: </b>Current CPR certification<br>
<b>EDUCATION: </b>Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) degree<br>
<b>PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:</b>
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<ul><li>Minimum one (1) year practicing dentistry
</li><li>Skilled in recognizing the symptoms of shock and fainting; must be prepared to provide necessary aid as directed during procedures.
</li><li>Correctional Experience Preferred.
</li><li>Supervisory Experience preferred.
</li></ul><br>
<b>EOE/M/F/D/V</b>
<br>
<br>
23998</div>

CoreCivic

<div><p><b>Position is 20 hours per week</b></p><p><b>
Compensation: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour</b></p><p></p><p><br>
At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking a PART TIME <b>Dentist </b>who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.</p><p>
The Part Time Dentist is responsible for professional dental care for inmates/residents.</p><p>
The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.</p><ul><li>
Perform routine dental treatment including examining teeth and gums for cavities, infections, and diseases; taking necessary x-rays; performing fillings, extractions, cleanings, full and partial dentures, and anterior and premolar root canals as warranted.<br>
</li><li>
Diagnose and develop dental treatment plans for inmates/residents.</li><li>
Develop, coordinate, and supervise the facility dental program to include advising and instructing inmates/residents in the cause and prevention of dental disease.</li><li>
Recruit, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of any subordinate staff.</li><li>
Consult with other health care staff and coordinate specialized or emergency dental care as needed.</li><li>
Control and inventory medications, syringes, dental instruments, and other dental supplies or equipment as required by established procedures.</li><li>
Keep work area clean; use or direct the use of appropriate sanitation and infection control methods.</li><li>
Prepare and maintain dental files and a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary and/or operational records, reports, and logs, using appropriate grammar, to include filing, alphabetizing and labeling; review reports and records produced by staff; properly processes all reports and documents in a timely manner.</li><li>
Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all dental records.</li><li>
Routinely audit dental files for documentation of all provided services.</li><li>
Monitor the provision of any required contract services.</li><li>
Coordinate professional dental and related services performed by external providers.</li><li>
Screen all requests for records and approve/disapprove responses as appropriate following policy and procedures.</li><li>
Provide input for facility dental budget requests.</li><li>
Identify financial responsibility (inmate/resident, corporate, insurance company, etc.) for all incurred expenses.</li><li>
Complete logs of all dental billings and assist the business office by reviewing all dental billings at least monthly.</li><li>
Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of dental and related services</li><li>
Audit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary.</li><li>
Monitor and supervise strict staff compliance with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.</li><li>
Observe and record inmate/resident behavior.</li><li>
Maintain equipment and supplies as required; order replacement items in a timely manner; requisition appropriate purchases via the purchase order system.</li><li>
Inspect the dental unit for items that could be used as contraband by inmates/residents; securely store supplies and equipment or provide for their safe disposal.</li><li>
Monitor and evaluate physical safety requirements of both patients and staff to provide a safe working environment.</li><li>
Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., as required.</li><li>
Accept on-call status.</li><li>
Monitor safety practices: prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policy; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.</li><li>
Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates/residents, visitors, and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment. This includes giving information, instructions, and directions, mediating disputes, and providing reliable testimony, in court and other formal settings.<br>
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Review, process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attend court hearings, when necessary; conduct research of charts; review status of inmates/residents with serious health problems for completion of all necessary intervention and treatment.</li><li>
Read, analyze, comprehend, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs.</li><li>
Coordinate the movement of inmates/residents to and from different areas for dental treatment.</li><li>
Initiate and complete investigations and inquiries with accuracy by gathering information and evidence, interviewing, and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informers; exercise independent judgment by determining when probable cause exists to recommend or take disciplinary action.</li><li>
Reliably and repetitively identify inmates/residents by visual means.</li><li>
Perform searches of people and objects capable of concealing contraband. Search buildings and outdoor areas that will involve detecting and identifying objects and detaining people.</li><li>
Engage in functions in confined areas, physically checking the doors, windows, and other areas to verify they are secure.</li><li>
Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of inmates/residents and others encountered in an antagonistic environment.</li></ul><ul><li>
Take appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.</li><li>
Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas</li><li>
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; apply management techniques to problems of administration and devise workable solutions.</li><li>
Add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.</li><li>
Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.</li><li>
Endeavor to comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contract.</li><li>
Remain alert at all times and react quickly, efficiently and calmly in emergency and other high stress situations.</li></ul>
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QUALIFICATIONS:</b></h3><ul><li>
Graduate of an approved school of dentistry and licensure as a dentist in the state of employment.</li><li>
At least one year of experience preferred. Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.</li><li>
A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute.</li><li>
Must demonstrate a knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques, pertinent facility rules, regulations, and standards.</li><li>
Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.</li></ul><p><i>
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace &amp; EOE including Disability/Veteran</i></p></div>

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