PT Dentist

CorrHealth • Fort Collins, CO

53d • $120 - $125 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Dentist provides dental services to patients within a correctional facility. This role involves examining, supervising, and treating patients, ensuring compliance with facility contracts and security regulations. The Dentist also maintains necessary continuing education requirements for practice and acts as a consultant to prison staff healthcare providers when needed. The position requires adherence to all facility policies, procedures, and HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality and health records.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Dentist within state of employment
• Graduated from an accredited school of dental medicine
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Current TB test (taken within one year)
• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
• Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
• Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable)

Nice To Haves

• One (1) or more years' experience in general dentistry preferred
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
• Excellent verbal and written comprehension
• Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
• Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
• Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
• Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements

Responsibilities

• Reports to assigned facility at designated hour to examine, supervise, and provide dental care/treatment to referred patients
• Utilizes standard precautions when providing dental care and treatment
• Evaluates patient dental care required or administered, dental operatory conditions, and equipment in use
• Evaluates those patients needing or applying for dental care not included under basic health care services; makes whatever recommendations deemed clinically appropriate
• Functions as a consultant to the prison staff health care provider, if needed
• Provides the required documentation to the HSARN in order to monitor compensation for service compliance with the facility contract
• Notifies the Director of Operations and HSA of any changes within scheduled coverage
• Abides by the security regulations of the facilities, and the regulations of the institution to which they are assigned
• Maintains CME requirements for continued dental practice in the state of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level