Dentist (DMD, DDS)
About The Position
Join the VitalCore Team in Georgia! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit! VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a PRN Dentist at the City of Alexandria Jail in Alexandria, VA. At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff. DENTIST SCHEDULE PRN DENTIST POSITION SUMMARY The Dentist provides high-quality dental care to the patient population within a correctional environment. This role involves comprehensive delivery of dental services including diagnosis, treatment, management, and non-surgical procedures for patients. The Dentist will work closely with the medical and administrative staff to ensure effective integration of dental services with other healthcare services provided to patients in a correctional environment.
Requirements
- Maintains current DEA number.
- Currently licensed in the state.
- Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
- Must be a supportive team member, who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.
- Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Responsibilities
- Perform and interpret radiographic exams as indicated.
- Provide dental treatment to include emergency treatment of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy within the scope of a general Dentist including extractions.
- Correction of significant oral problems, which may adversely affect inmate’s health as, deemed necessary.
- Make proper referrals for procedures which cannot be performed at facility.
- Report any unusual occurrences or accidents to the site or Regional Medical Director.
- Attend training and meetings as required.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
