The Dentist is responsible for professional dental care for inmates/residents.
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.
Perform routine dental treatment including examining teeth and gums for cavities, infections and diseases; taking necessary x-rays; performing fillings and extractions as warranted.
• Diagnose and develop dental treatment plans for inmates/residents.
• Develop, coordinate and supervise the facility dental program to include advising and instructing inmates/residents in the cause and prevention of dental disease.
• Recruit, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of any subordinate staff.
• Consult with other health care staff and coordinate specialized or emergency dental care as needed.
• Control and inventory medication, syringes and other dental supplies or equipment as required by established procedures.
• Keep work area clean; use or direct the use of appropriate sanitation methods.
• 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.
• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all dental records.
• Routinely audit dental files for documentation of all provided services.
• Coordinate professional dental and related services performed by external providers.
• Provide input for facility dental budget requests.
• Identify financial responsibility (inmate/resident, corporate, insurance company, etc.) for all incurred expenses.
• Complete logs of all dental billings and assist the business office by reviewing all dental billings at least monthly.
• Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of dental and related services.
• Audit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary.
• Monitor and supervise strict staff compliance with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
• Maintain equipment and supplies as required; order replacement items in a timely manner; requisition appropriate purchases via the purchase order system.
• 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.
• Monitor and evaluate physical safety requirements of both patients and staff to provide a safe working environment.
• Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., as required.
• Accept on call status.
• 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.
• 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
QUALIFICATIONS:- Graduate of an approved school of dentistry and licensure as a dentist in the state of employment.
- At least one year of experience preferred. Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
- A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute.
- Must demonstrate a knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques, pertinent facility rules, regulations, and standards.
- Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
