Dentist

The GEO Group•Big Spring, TX

3d•$260,000 - $260,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Dentist provides and supervises complete dental care for facility detainees and inmates. The role evaluates and seeks improvements to the facility’s dental health program, services, patient care, operating conditions, and equipment, and serves as a consultant to the facility staff physician. This is an on-site, independent 1099 contractor position requiring forty hours per week. Malpractice coverage is offered, and the posting states there are no insurance barriers.

Requirements

Degree in dentistry from an accredited dental school.
Current license to practice as a registered dentist in the state where the facility is located.
Professional license must remain on file at the facility where services are rendered.
Ability to deal effectively with detainees/inmates and staff, including in difficult situations.
Ability to adjust medical techniques to accommodate the specialized population and correctional setting.
Ability to communicate about detainee care with medical and detention staff while understanding and adjusting for facility security issues.

Responsibilities

Initiate and maintain compliance with company accreditation policies.
Complete an initial dental screening for all new commitments within seven days.
Evaluate patients seeking or needing dental care and make clinically appropriate recommendations.
Take impressions for dental plates and send prostheses to outside dental laboratories.
Create individual treatment plans after thorough examinations.
Perform routine cleanings, drilling, fillings, and extractions in accordance with National Commission for Correctional Health Care Standards for dental care.
Educate patients about oral health maintenance and prevention, including diet, flossing, and fluoride use.
Prescribe pharmaceuticals, medications, and treatment regimens for documented dental conditions, and regularly review cases requiring ongoing attention.
Produce clear and concise health records, reports, and correspondence, including in the Electronic Health Records system.
Monitor the need for dental supplies and equipment.
Provide in-service training to health staff on dental hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies, and related techniques.
Supervise professional, technical, and administrative staff and provide input into performance evaluations.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with federal and state health information privacy laws.
Collaborate and communicate with the hospital medical team, psychiatric and mental health professionals, nurses, health technicians, and administrative assistants.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational events, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
Perform other duties as assigned.