Graduate from an accredited school of dental medicine.
One year of experience in general dentistry preferred.
Current licensure as a dentist in the state of employment is required.
Must obtain and maintain CPR certification.
U.S. residency is required.
Responsibilities
Provide dental care and treatment to referred patients per facility regulations.
Perform routine cleaning, restorative dentistry, and extractions as needed.
Evaluate patients' dental care needs and make clinically appropriate recommendations.
Take impressions for dental appliances and instruct patients on good dental hygiene techniques.
Maintain accurate and confidential patient records and provide in-service training for health staff.
Benefits
40 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
Four 10-hour shifts, Monday to Thursday.
No holidays or weekends required.
Work at two locations within a short driving distance.
Opportunity to work in a unique environment serving a specific population.
Full Job Description
How you make a difference
The Dentist is responsible for providing dental services to inmate patients within the institution they are assigned to, while adhering to the security regulations of the facility. They are required to maintain accurate and timely documentation of their services and provide it to the director or designee to ensure compliance with client contract and proper compensation for services rendered.
Key Responsibilities
Provides dental care and treatment to referred patients in accordance with facility regulations and standards.
Performs routine cleaning, restorative dentistry, and extractions as needed.
Evaluates patients' dental care needs and makes clinically appropriate recommendations.
Takes impressions for dental appliances and instructs patients in good dental hygiene techniques.
Maintains accurate and confidential patient records and provides in-service training for health staff members.
Additional Details
1.0 FTE (4) 10-hour shifts Monday - Thursday Rotating days between both Milwaukee sites Milwaukee County Jail - Monday/Wednesday Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center - Tuesday / Thursday No Holidays/No Weekends
The dentist position is 40 hours per week and works 20 hours per week at the downtown jail and 20 hours per week and the Community Reiteration Center (formerly House of Correction). You will typically work 10 hour shifts M-T, times are flexible as long as it works for both the dentist and their assistant (already on staff). The two facilities are about 12 miles from each other or a 20 minute drive. General duties include reviewing X-rays, extractions, annual exams (for patients who have been here for a year+), treating infections/abscesses. You will not be performing general cleanings and complicated extractions are sent out. I hope that covers it!
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
Graduate from an accredited school of dental medicine.
Experience
One year of experience in general dentistry preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
Must have and maintain current licensure as a dentist within the state of employment.
Must obtain and maintain CPR certification.
This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.
