Dentist

Naphcare, Inc.•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Dentist to provide dental care at Forsyth County Detention Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The role involves working in a controlled correctional setting alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to care for incarcerated patients with diverse and complex medical and dental needs. The Dentist is responsible for providing quality care that protects patients’ rights, dignity, and health.

Requirements

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
Valid dental license in the state where the facility is located.
Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is required.
Current DEA registration.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Technical skills to provide a full range of dental services.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Integrity and professionalism, with the ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
Ability to stand for long periods; lift and move patients up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, and walk significant distances; and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care for patients.
Create treatment plans and perform dental procedures, including extractions and restorations.
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and provide discharge instructions.
Maintain accurate and detailed dental records.
Perform dental assessments, radiographic exams, and dental treatment, including emergency oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and periodontal therapy within the scope of general dentistry.
Formulate working diagnoses, develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate or modify therapeutic regimens to promote positive patient outcomes.
Evaluate patients returning from offsite dental visits.
Participate in training and orientation of healthcare staff.
Supervise and coach the dental assistant.
Ensure equipment is sterilized and disinfected.
Collaborate with other medical professionals to ensure staff respond to patients’ oral health needs.