Dentist General - Part time

POSITION SUMMARY

 

The Dentist is responsible for providing general dentistry and services while ensuring effective inmate patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes of the assigned correctional facility consistent with current CFG clinical guidelines, community standards of care, and contractual obligations.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

 

Minimum Education

• Completion from an accredited dental school facility with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
• Completion of a US based residency program in a dental facility.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the state the facility is located (maintain a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times).

 

Minimum Work Experience

• Previous clinical experience in the dental field that indicates knowledge of diagnosis, assessment, and implementation of treatment plans.

 

Required Skills

• Excellent critical thinking and assessment skills.
• Ability to make decisions independently.
• Assertive, empathetic and able to provide care objectively.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff; and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility.
• Strong knowledge of general dentistry, current developments in the field of dentistry, hospital and clinic organization, management, and procedures.
• Capable of preparing written reports and able to handle legal depositions and court hearings.
• Maintains an active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• Must have an unrestricted and valid prescriptive authority with Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).