Dentist

Core Civic•ALAMO, GA

About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking a Dentist to provide professional dental care to inmates and residents in an institutional setting. The Dentist performs routine dental treatment, including examinations, X-rays, fillings, and extractions; diagnoses dental conditions and develops treatment plans; and develops, coordinates, and supervises the facility dental program, including dental disease prevention education. The role coordinates care with other health care staff and external providers, supervises subordinate staff where applicable, and manages dental records, supplies, medications, billing, pharmacy compliance, budgets, and operational efficiency. The Dentist also helps maintain a secure and safe dental unit, monitors safety practices, responds to incidents and emergencies, accepts on-call status, and communicates effectively with facility personnel, patients, visitors, and the public.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of dentistry.
Licensed as a dentist in the state of employment.
At least 18 years of age.
Demonstrated knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques, and pertinent facility rules, regulations, and standards.
Good oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience is preferred.
A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute.

Responsibilities

Perform routine dental treatment, including examining teeth and gums, taking necessary X-rays, and performing fillings and extractions as warranted.
Diagnose dental conditions and develop treatment plans for inmates and residents.
Develop, coordinate, and supervise the facility dental program, including advising and instructing inmates and residents on the causes and prevention of dental disease.
Recruit, schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate staff, if applicable.
Consult with other health care staff and coordinate specialized or emergency dental care as needed.
Control and inventory medications, syringes, dental supplies, and equipment in accordance with established procedures.
Keep the work area clean and use or direct appropriate sanitation methods.
Prepare and maintain dental files and standard narrative, statistical, summary, and operational records, reports, and logs; review staff-produced records and process documentation in a timely manner.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of dental records and routinely audit files to ensure documentation of services provided.
Coordinate professional dental and related services performed by external providers.
Provide input for facility dental budget requests.
Identify financial responsibility for incurred expenses and complete billing logs; assist the business office by reviewing dental billings at least monthly.
Evaluate and recommend methods to improve operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of dental and related services.
Audit pharmacy use for adherence to the formulary and monitor staff compliance with applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
Maintain dental equipment and supplies, order replacements in a timely manner, and requisition purchases through the purchase order system.
Inspect the dental unit for potential inmate or resident contraband and securely store supplies and equipment or arrange for safe disposal.
Monitor and evaluate physical safety requirements for patients and staff to provide a safe working environment.
Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, and other events as required.
Accept on-call status.
Monitor safety practices, prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required, and take appropriate action in serious or unusual incidents and emergencies.
Communicate effectively with administration, staff, inmates and residents, visitors, and the general public; provide information and directions, mediate disputes, and provide reliable testimony in court or other formal settings.