PT Dentist

CorrHealth • Westminster, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Dentist provides dental services to patients. They provide the required documentation to the HSARN in order to monitor compensation for service compliance with the facility contract. If there are changes within scheduled coverage, they notify the Director of Operations and HSA. They abide by the security regulations of the facilities, and the regulations of the institution to which they are assigned. The Dentist also maintains CME requirements for continued dental practice in the state of employment.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Dentist within state of employment
• Graduated from an accredited school of dental medicine
• 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
• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification
• Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
• Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
• Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
• Ability to position oneself in different spaces
• Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
• Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
• Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree