PT Dentist - Corrections

HEART OF FLORIDA HEALTH CENTER INC•Bushnell, FL

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Dentist provides adult dental care to patients of HFHC at the Sumter County Detention Center in Bushnell, Florida, in accordance with Florida Statute 466 and Administrative Rule 64B5. The role also provides team leadership during the clinical and administrative aspects of the dental practice, participates in ongoing training and education to support HFHC needs and licensing requirements, and is scheduled for one day per week. The dentist diagnoses, plans, and delivers general dental care within the assigned scope and privileges. The position includes supervising and delegating tasks to dental assistants, coordinating patient care, educating patients and the community, maintaining accurate dental records, participating in peer review and quality assurance, and collaborating with clinical and management staff. The dentist must follow applicable evidence-based clinical guidance and standards of care, HIPAA, OSHA, CDC guidance, HFHC policies and protocols, and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care oral-care standards for county jails. The work includes observing correctional oral-care timelines, ensuring examinations and treatment planning are documented, and supporting safe, structured, and timely dental treatment.

Requirements

Graduate of an American Dental Association-accredited dental school or program, or equivalent.
Current, active license from the State of Florida Board of Dentistry, or eligibility to obtain one within three months; no dental license revocation or suspension in any state.
Passed National Dental Boards Part I and II.
Current Basic Life Support certification from an accredited American Heart Association or American Red Cross provider, maintained throughout employment.
DEA license required.
Diagnostic ability, spatial perception, and manual dexterity to perform the position’s duties.
Ability to relate to patients of all religions and ethnic and cultural backgrounds; experience with underserved populations is required.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, including communication consistent with HFHC Core Values.
Ability to coordinate care as a member of the dental assistant team.
Ability to remain positive and professional in stressful situations, including interactions with unhappy, fearful, or confrontational individuals.
Working knowledge of dental terminology, dental policies and procedures, and oral health issues.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload and work flexible hours as needed.
Manual dexterity to use specialized equipment, including a prophylaxis slow-speed handpiece.
Competence with general office tools and systems, including computers, Microsoft Office products, electronic health records, fax machines, telephones, and copy machines.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting 50 pounds and standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or interest in community or migrant health.
Experience working with patients of all ages.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, plan, and deliver all phases of general dental care in accordance with Florida Statute 466 and Administrative Rule 64B5, within the specified scope and privileges.
Deliver care at the primary assigned site.
Use dental equipment skillfully, with reasonable accommodations as needed.
Follow applicable evidence-based clinical guidelines, standards of care, and standards of practice.
Ensure adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, and CDC standards and guidelines.
Assist in developing, following, and enforcing HFHC policies, procedures, and clinical protocols for dental services.
Provide direct and indirect supervision, delegate tasks to dental assistants in accordance with applicable Florida requirements, and manage other dental support staff as needed.
Provide dental education to the Sumter County community and HFHC patients.
Represent HFHC’s mission and values and support organizational goals by providing quality patient care.
Maintain professional behavior, decisiveness, accountability, and appropriate appearance.
Document dental care thoroughly and accurately, including charting, procedures, and signatures.
Participate in peer review and quality assurance activities as requested.
Provide supportive leadership to team members and coordinate patient care.
Collaborate with the CMO, onsite providers, management, and clinical staff to support patient access while maintaining quality and cost-effective operations.
Participate in training existing and future dental staff and providers.
Review patient complaints and attempt to de-escalate them within the clinic setting.
Follow NCCHC Standard J-E-06 for county jail oral care, including examination and emergency-care requirements.
Ensure oral examinations are completed within 12 months of admission for inmates housed in a jail setting, subject to the stated exception for documented exams within 30 days before admission.
Document oral evaluations, including medical and dental history, allergies and systemic diseases, current complaints, extraoral head and neck examination, dental charting, periodontal and oral-tissue screening, and radiographs and treatment plans when clinically appropriate.
Ensure ongoing oral treatment follows a formally established treatment plan, screening personnel receive documented dentist-approved training, and universal precautions and PPE are used.