Dentist

CFG Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Dentist to provide general dentistry services in a correctional facility. This role involves ensuring effective patient care, adhering to clinical guidelines, and maintaining high standards of professionalism. Ideal candidates will have a DDS or DMD degree and a commitment to patient confidentiality and safety. Join a team that values flexibility and maturity, where you can make a significant impact on inmate health outcomes while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about dentistry and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental school with DDS or DMD degree.
• Completion of a US-based residency program.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document dental assessments and evaluations.
• Provide emergency dental treatments within scope.
• Maintain a professional and ethical environment for inmate patients.

Skills

Critical thinking and assessment skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Basic computer proficiency

Empathy and professionalism

Ability to make independent decisions

Education

DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school

Completion of a US-based residency program

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Description
As needed - 0-4 shifts/month - Fri/Sat, can be adjusted if needed.

Position Summary
The Dentist is responsible for providing general dentistry services, ensuring effective inmate patient care, and achieving desired patient outcomes at the correctional facility, in line with CFG clinical guidelines, community standards, and contractual obligations.

Organizational Expectations

• Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
• Keeps patient information confidential and respects patient privacy.
• Must be mature, flexible, and able to command respect from inmates and staff, with a commitment to the facility's objectives.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees.
• Maintains current knowledge of standards, trends, and developments in dentistry.
• Attends all CFG-related staff meetings.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Completes required orientation and training.
• Follows safety and OSHA protocols.
• Adheres to facility and CFG Occurrence Protocols and PREA regulations.
• Maintains security clearance.
• Communicates effectively with supervising staff.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs and documents dental assessments and evaluations per NCCHC, NJ 10-A, ACA, and PBNDS standards.
• Assesses and diagnoses dental conditions, evaluates treatment options, and educates patients.
• Performs and interprets radiographic exams.
• Records all dental care information accurately and timely.
• Provides emergency dental treatments within scope.
• Refers treatments beyond the facility's capabilities.
• Maintains daily patient visit logbook.
• Provides professional consultation to the health team.
• Follows infection control guidelines and legal standards.
• Prescribes medications under CFG formulary guidelines.
• Adheres to universal precautions and infection control policies.
• Participates in program development and maintains good relations with other health disciplines.
• Ensures security of dental office equipment and supplies.
• Maintains a professional and ethical environment for inmate patients.
• Follows security regulations of the institution.
• Maintains membership in ACHSA.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited dental school with DDS or DMD degree.
• Completion of a US-based residency program.
• Current, unrestricted dental license in the state of practice.

Work Experience

• Previous clinical experience demonstrating knowledge of diagnosis, assessment, and treatment planning.

Skills

• Critical thinking and assessment skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Empathy, assertiveness, and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Respect and confidence from inmates and staff.
• Knowledge of current dental practices and developments.
• Ability to prepare reports and participate in legal proceedings.
• Active CPR certification.
• Unrestricted DEA prescriptive authority.

Functional and Physical Demands

• Ability to pass health and screening tests.
• Work may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care