Dentist

This position is contingent upon award

International Health and Medical Services is looking for an experienced Dentist to provide oral health care for detainees in ICE custody and assist with local dental program management and auxiliary staff monitoring as directed within prescribed policy and accreditation standards. The dentist is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functioning of the dental clinic including infection control and environmental health and safety.  

• Provides primary oral health care including examination diagnosis and treatment of patients within prescribed IHSC policy and accreditation standards.
• Assures strict sharps and instruments control/accountability through maintenance of prescribed twice daily logging and counts.
• Observes IHSC radiation safety protocols EPA Radiation Protection Guidance and recommendations National Council on Radiation Protection guidance and American Dental Association recommendations/guidance when exposing dental radiographs to assure optimal patient and provider safety. Assures optimum sterilization and/or disinfection procedures including instrument processing and spore testing in accordance with IHSC policy and CDC guidelines.
• Refers patients to dental specialists through the IHSC managed care program for consultation and/or treatment when appropriate.
• Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients.
• Assists with day-to-day technical oversight of the dental auxiliary staff and provides input to the Local Dental Unit Chief HSA and/or designated supervisory authority.
• Serves as a resource to local facility staff on dental health issues.
• Provides annual dental training to local medical staff.
• Collects and organizes accurate dental data and submits to the Regional Dental Consultant in a timely manner.
• Attends monthly dental teleconferences organizational and local duty station meetings.
• May periodically be asked to travel to provide dental care at other sites.

• Performs duties in support of the local medical unit and/or IHSC Dental Program (e.g. equipment maintenance supply/equipment acquisition performance improvement initiatives training program development etc).
• Adheres to and maintains awareness of all IHSC policies procedures directives operational memoranda and accreditation standards.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all communications with coworkers and clients fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity.
• Complete required organizational compliance education including assigned requirements that are client-specified for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies. 

This list is non-exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Qualifications :

Required Licensure / Certification:

• Must have and maintain an unrestricted and current license as a Dentist issued by the state licensing authority in the state where services are performed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required. If not American Heart Association (AHA) certified must be within first year.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduate from a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) program located in a State the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory and accredited by the American Dental Association and the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) in the year of the applicants graduation.
• One year of recent work experience in the United States as a licensed practicing dentist.
• Experience in Oral Surgery is mandatory.

Attributes and Professional Qualities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Cultural competency.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred not required).

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Broad functions of dentistry: diagnosis treatment prevention and emergency care.
• Knowledge of dental science e.g. oral anatomy oral physiology and histology restorative dentistry periodontics endodontics prosthodontics and oral surgery (note: strong oral surgery skills and experience are required).
• Must adhere to requirements for safety infection control quality assurance clinical documentation and data management.
• Ability to properly use equipment materials and supplies in diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Ability to respond to and/or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
• Completes and passes all competency testing initially annually and as needed.
• Completes all initial annual and ad hoc training as required/assigned.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records web-based training and communications.
• Knowledge of and moderate proficiency in common Microsoft Office programs specifically Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of regulations on the confidentiality of medical records and information (HIPAA/Privacy Act) and applicable accreditation standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
• Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile.
• Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
• Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
• Must have the ability to assist sick injured or aging patients or staff exiting the building (may require lifting dragging wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
• Must be able to see hear and smell with aids if necessary.
• Must be able to lift push or carry 30 pounds.
• Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
• Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
• Phone or computer use for extended periods of time.

Other Special Qualifications:

• Must maintain current/physical residency in the continental U.S.
• Pass a medical examination conducted by a licensed physician within 30 days prior to initial assignment.
• U.S. citizen that has resided in the U.S. for the last five years (unless abroad on official U.S. government duty).
• Successfully engage in and complete a thorough Background Investigation.
• Poses or have ability to obtain required security clearances.
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Additional Information :

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International Health and Medical Services complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws.

International Health and Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time