Dentist

Core Civic•Eloy, AZ

24d

About The Position

The Dentist provides professional dental care to inmates/residents in an institutional setting. The role includes delivering routine dental treatment, developing treatment plans, directing the facility dental program, coordinating care with other health professionals and external providers, and maintaining dental records, supplies, equipment, and related operational processes. The Dentist also supports safe facility operations, pharmacy compliance, budget and billing activities, and effective communication with staff, patients, visitors, administration, and the public. The position requires accepting on-call status.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of dentistry.
Licensed as a dentist in the state of employment.
Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques and pertinent facility rules, regulations, and standards.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience is preferred.
A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute.

Responsibilities

Perform routine dental treatment, including examinations, x-rays, fillings, and extractions as warranted.
Diagnose dental conditions and develop treatment plans for inmates/residents.
Develop, coordinate, and supervise the facility dental program, including educating inmates/residents about the causes and prevention of dental disease.
Recruit, schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate staff.
Consult with other healthcare staff and coordinate specialized or emergency dental care as needed.
Control and inventory medications, syringes, dental supplies, and equipment according to established procedures.
Maintain a clean work area and use or direct appropriate sanitation methods.
Prepare and maintain dental files and operational records, reports, and logs; review staff-produced documentation and process reports and documents in a timely manner.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of dental records and routinely audit files to ensure services are documented.
Coordinate professional dental and related services provided by external providers.
Provide input for facility dental budget requests and identify financial responsibility for incurred expenses.
Maintain dental billing logs and assist the business office by reviewing billings at least monthly.
Evaluate and recommend ways to improve operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of dental and related services.
Audit pharmacy use for adherence to the formulary and supervise staff compliance with applicable pharmacy laws, particularly those concerning controlled substances.
Maintain equipment and supplies, order replacement items promptly, and requisition purchases through the purchase order system.
Inspect the dental unit for potential contraband and securely store supplies and equipment or arrange for safe disposal.
Monitor and evaluate patient and staff physical safety requirements to provide a safe working environment.
Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, and other events as required.
Accept on-call status.
Monitor safety practices, prepare and distribute safety and accident reports as required, and take appropriate action during serious or unusual incidents and emergencies.
Communicate effectively with administration, staff, inmates/residents, visitors, and the public, including providing information and directions, mediating disputes, and providing reliable testimony in formal settings.