Dentist

Wellpath • Fresno, CA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Dentist is responsible for providing dental services to inmate patients within the institution they are assigned to, while adhering to the security regulations of the facility. They are required to maintain accurate and timely documentation of their services and provide it to the director or designee to ensure compliance with client contract and proper compensation for services rendered. Hours need to be worked M-F, no weekend coverage needed. Candidates should feel comfortable doing extractions including simple & surgical as well as managing complications (dry sockets, bleeding), as well as incision and draining abscesses, basic restorative work, emergency pain management, radiographic interpretation, as well as managing sever gingivitis/periodontitis. Candidates should also be adept at providing clear documentation of findings and justifications for extractions vs conservative care.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of dental medicine.
• Must have and maintain current licensure as a dentist within the state of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in general dentistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides dental care and treatment to referred patients in accordance with facility regulations and standards.
• Performs routine cleaning, restorative dentistry, and extractions as needed.
• Evaluates patients' dental care needs and makes clinically appropriate recommendations.
• Takes impressions for dental appliances and instructs patients in good dental hygiene techniques.
• Maintains accurate and confidential patient records and provides in-service training for health staff members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k
• Work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees