Dentist

NaphCare•Douglas, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Dentist to provide dental care to incarcerated individuals at the Arizona Department of Corrections in Douglas, Arizona. The Dentist works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a priority. The role serves patients with diverse backgrounds and complex medical and dental needs. The Dentist ensures the delivery of quality dental care that protects patients’ rights, dignity, and health. The position involves diagnosing and treating patients, providing preventive care, developing treatment plans, performing dental procedures, educating patients about oral hygiene, maintaining dental records, and collaborating with other medical professionals. The listed pay rate is $81.00 to $90.00 per hour, based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience. NaphCare describes the listed benefits as applying to full-time employees.

Requirements

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent.
Valid dental license in the state where the facility is located.
Active BLS CPR certification; AHA certification is preferred.
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/or 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.
Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues.
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
Ability to stand for long periods; lift and move patients weighing up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances; and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

Experience in clinical dentistry and correctional settings preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat patients and provide preventive dental care.
Create treatment plans and perform dental procedures, including extractions and restorations.
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices.
Maintain accurate and detailed patient dental records.
Collaborate with other medical professionals to ensure staff respond to patients’ oral health needs.
Ensure quality dental care that protects patients’ rights, dignity, and health.