Dentist

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office•Pinellas County, FL

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Dentist to join our Correctional Health Services team. In this role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat the dental needs of the inmates at the Pinellas County jail. Responsibilities include performing emergency and routine dental procedures, conducting examinations, developing individualized treatment plans, providing preventive and restorative dental care, maintaining accurate electronic health records, and ensuring compliance with correctional healthcare standards. You will also serve as a clinical resource to healthcare staff while helping maintain a comprehensive dental program that supports the health and well-being of the inmate population. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and confident dental professional who is committed to providing high-quality care in a correctional healthcare setting. They possess excellent clinical judgement, communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff, remain calm under pressure, and demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and sound decision-making. Experience working independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team is highly valued. This position offers a unique opportunity to practice meaningful dentistry in a secure clinical environment where you can make a lasting impact on patient health while enjoying a predictable schedule, competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are looking for a rewarding career focused on patient care and public service we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctoral Degree (DDS or DMD)
Three (3) years’ related experience
Florida Dental License (DDS or DMD), DEA Certification
Maintain appropriate, unrestricted credentials according to the licensure, certification, and registration requirements of the jurisdiction
CPR – BLS or ACLS Certification
Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
Consideration for this position requires a credit check

Nice To Haves

Experience working independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Performs emergency treatment and routine drilling, filling, and extraction of teeth in accordance with established dental policies, procedures, and treatment priorities
Evaluates inmates needing or requesting dental care not included under basic health care services and makes clinically appropriate recommendations; assures inmates are treated and scheduled for follow-up procedures in keeping with community indigent standards
Instructs inmates in good dental hygiene techniques; establishes individualized treatment plans for inmates requiring ongoing dental care
Utilizes the Electronic Medical Record (EMR); maintains the integrity and security of the EMR; maintains current and complete dental records and documents all care provided in the health record; maintaining patient confidentiality
Completes the equipment checklist, assists with instrument and sharps counts when necessary, and gives reports, as necessary
Assures compliance with infection control policies and procedures in the dental area; participates in quality improvement activities
Provides training to ensure that the nurses are knowledgeable in completing the dental screening and patient education related to dental hygiene, brushing techniques, etc.
Assures each inmate is offered a dental examination within one year of admission into the facility that includes x-rays when indicated, and an individualized treatment plan for inmates requiring ongoing dental care
Assures dental services are in compliance with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), American Correctional Association (ACA), Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS) and any and all related laws, rules or directives
Provides in-service training to all health staff members on triaging dental conditions, completing dental screenings, dental hygiene, dental care, and dental emergencies
Obtains a Patient Consent to Dental Treatment Form from each inmate prior to initiating invasive procedures; obtains refusal forms for those inmates who choose to refuse a particular procedure or visit
Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
This position is considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, will be required to report to work
Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed