Dentist (DMD, DDS)
About The Position
VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a full-time Dentist at Davidson Maximum Correctional Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The Dentist provides dental services and directs patient clinical examinations of admissions and, as indicated, treatment of patients’ needs. The schedule is 32 hours per week. The role includes performing and interpreting radiographic examinations; providing general dentistry within scope, including emergency care, oral surgery, restorative dentistry, periodontal therapy, and extractions; addressing significant oral health problems that may adversely affect an inmate’s health; and making referrals for procedures that cannot be performed at the facility. The Dentist reports unusual occurrences or accidents to the site or Regional Medical Director and attends required training and meetings. VitalCore describes its work environment as based on respect and appreciation and seeks compassionate, dedicated team members. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace.
Requirements
- Maintain a current DEA number.
- Hold a current license in the state.
- Be fluent in English, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
- Be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork.
- Be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Be able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the general public.
- Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Responsibilities
- Perform and interpret radiographic examinations as indicated.
- Provide dental treatment, including emergency treatment of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues, oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and periodontal therapy within the scope of a general Dentist, including extractions.
- Correct significant oral problems that may adversely affect an inmate’s health, as deemed necessary.
- Refer patients for procedures that cannot be performed at the facility.
- Report unusual occurrences or accidents to the site or Regional Medical Director.
- Attend training and meetings as required.
- Provide dental services and direct patient clinical examinations of admissions and treatment of patient needs as indicated.
Benefits
- Holiday pay for New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401(k) with plan matching
- PTO
- Annual incentive bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
