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Job Description
Overview
As a Correctional Dentist 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.
Responsibilities
The Dental Director 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:
- Diagnosing treating and providing preventative care for patients
- Creating treatment plans and performing dental procedures such as extractions and restorations
- Educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices
- Maintaining accurate and detailed patient dental records
- 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
- Formulate a working diagnosis develop and implement a treatment plan and evaluate/modify therapeutic regimens to promote positive patient outcomes
- Evaluate all patients returning from offsite dental visits
- Participate in training and orientation of healthcare staff
- Provide oral hygiene education and discharge instructions to all patients seen
- Supervise and coach dental assistant
- Ensure sterilization and disinfection of equipment
- Collaborating on with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients oral health needs
Qualifications
Education / Licenses / Certifications
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
- Valid dental license in the state where the facility is located
- CPR certification
- Current DEA registration
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills
- Strong leadership communication and organizational skills
- Technical skills in providing a full range of dental services
- Knowledge of applicable laws regulations and industry standards
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- 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
- Must pass the facilitys criminal background check and drug screening
Physical Capabilities:
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.
Why Join NaphCare
NaphCare Benefits for FullTime Employees Include:
- Health dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan beginning day one!
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
If you want a career where you can truly make a difference apply now or send your resume to to speak to a recruiter and learn more about this position and NaphCare.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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Employment Type
Full-Time
