Dentist

NITELINES USA, INC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

NiteLines USA in Columbia, SC is seeking a licensed Dentist for a 3‑month assignment to provide dental care in a full‑time, onsite clinic. The role is negotiable to a 3 days/week schedule with 8:30–4:30 hours and potential flexibility on days and times.

You will perform examinations and diagnoses, place fillings and sealants, provide anesthesia, manage crowns and extractions (referrals noted), and help develop policies while serving on the DJJ medical committee as Dental Director.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice dentistry in South Carolina by the State Board of Dentistry.
• Strong diagnostic and patient care skills with a focus on preventive dentistry.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Examine and diagnose using dental imaging (x-rays).
• Place composite fillings and sealants; provide local anesthesia.
• Perform crowns, discuss lab fabrication, and handle extractions as needed.
• Create, review, and update dental policies and procedures.
• Serve as Dental Director and participate in the DJJ medical committee.
• Coordinate with a full-time dental assistant and an on-site clinic.

Job description

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Dentist

Pay Rate

$110.00 per hour

Address

4900 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC, 29212

Shift Hours

The hours are negotiable; however, the preferred schedule would be 3 days a week, 8:30-4:30. We have flexibility on the days and some flexibility on the times.

Duration

3 Months

Openings

1

Job Description

Duties

• Examine and Diagnose using x-rays including Panorex, Bitewing, Peri-apical films
• Place composite fillings
• Provide local anesthesia
• Place sealants
• Provide dental prophylaxis, exam, fluoride
• Possible calculus debridement when necessary
• Crowns-PFM or gold (we utilize a dental lab for fabrication of crowns)
• Simple extractions-we have the equipment however all extractions may be referred out.
• Create, review, and update dental policies/procedures
• Serve as Dental Director
• Serve on the SCDJJ medical committee
• Note: Third molar extractions, root canals, and existing orthodontics are referred out.

We have a full-time dental assistant onsite who will assist in all procedures. fully equipped dental clinic with newly acquired equipment necessary to perform dental procedures.

Certification

The certification is that they must be licensed to practice dentistry in SC and their license issued by The State Board of Dentistry.

Schedule

The hours are negotiable; however, the preferred schedule would be 3 days a week, 8:30-4:30. We have flexibility on the days and some flexibility on the times.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Remarks

• They plan to have the dentist see at least 5 patients per day.
• There will not be a significant amount of on call for the position.
• They may be called upon to approve any orders received from an external dental provider that was referred to by the DJJ dentist. (Ex. Oral Surgeon)
• We do use Medicat at this time for documentation, however we are seeking a new Electronic Health Record system.

The interview will be a traditional interview either in person or over TEAMS. The interview will include a tour of the facility so they can see the dental clinic.