Dentist

CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC • Camden, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dentist at Camden County DOC is responsible for providing general dentistry and patient care services consistent with current CFG clinical guidelines, community standards of care, and contractual obligations. This is a Per Diem position.

Requirements

• Completion from an accredited dental school facility with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
• Completion of a US based residency program in a dental facility.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the state the facility is located (always maintain a current copy of license on file at the facility).
• Previous clinical experience in the dental field indicates knowledge of diagnosis, assessment, and implementation of appropriate treatment plans.
• Excellent critical thinking and assessment skills.
• Ability to make decisions independently.
• Assertive, empathetic, and able to provide care objectively.
• Strong interpersonal communication.
• Basic computer skills and understanding of EMR.
• Ability to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff; and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility.
• Strong knowledge of general dentistry, current developments in the field of dentistry and the treatment and care of patients.
• Capable of preparing written reports and tracking statistical data.
• Maintains an active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• Must have an unrestricted and valid prescriptive authority with Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
• Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests.
• Must pass security background check.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents routine dental assessments and evaluations on inmate patients referred by the nursing/professional staff of the assigned correctional facility consistent with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards of care, NJ 10-A, American Correctional Association (ACA) and Performance Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS) as appropriate.
• Provide leadership and direction to the dental assistant and dental hygienist.
• Follow CFG policy and procedures.
• Ability to assess and diagnosis dental conditions, evaluate treatment options, implement treatment plans and educate patients on oral health care.
• Performs and interprets radiographic dental exams as indicated.
• Records all dental care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and in the appropriate forms.
• Provides emergency treatment of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy, within the scope of general dentistry.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree