Dentist

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Crest Hill (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in correctional health care is seeking a dedicated Dentist for its onsite clinic in Crest Hill, IL. This part-time position offers the unique opportunity to provide essential oral health care without the pressures of practice ownership. You will be responsible for supervising dental staff and delivering comprehensive dental services, including fillings, extractions, and preventive care. Join a team that values autonomy and collaboration while making a significant impact on the lives of justice-involved patients. Enjoy a guaranteed hourly rate and the potential for community referrals, making this a rewarding role in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate

Medical malpractice insurance paid

Community referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Current Illinois State Dental license required.
• Minimum one year of practicing dentistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dental staff and manage dental activities.
• Provide preventative and restorative treatment to patients.
• Perform and interpret radiographic examinations.

Skills

Dentistry

Oral Health Care

Patient Supervision

Preventative Care

Restorative Treatment

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM)

Tools

Radiographic Equipment

Dental Instruments

Job description

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Part time.
Practice without owning a practice.
Autonomy without the pressure.

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OPPORTUNITY: Dentist; onsite clinic
LOCATION: Stateville Northern ReceptionCorrectional Center Medical Unit, Crest Hill IL
HOURS:Part Time: 24 hours/week, 8-hour days
STATUS: Employee status or 1099 Independent Contractor(your choice)
COMPENSATION: Guaranteed hourly rate; medical malpractice company-paid

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Stateville Northern Reception Center is an intake center in Crest Hill, IL
Dental department has two parts; an intake/exam center and a clinic.

• Fast-paced
• Assessments/exams
• Routine care
• Fillings
• Extractions
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
• Experienced staff
• Autonomy

PLEASE READ! Earn without working one day.
We offer community referrals up to $10,000. Details and rules available upon request. Email recruiter Nancy at [e-mail]

COMPANY

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.is a national leader in correctional health care.Over the past 30 yearsour team of dedicated clinical professionals helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Medicaland Dental Directors, the Dentist isresponsible and accountable for supervising the dental staff and managing the dental activity as well as for providing oral health care to patients such as fillings, extractions, dentures, root canals, etc.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

1. Provides overall supervision of the dental department.
2. Provides preventative and restorative treatment to all patients.
3. Performs and interprets radiographic examinations as indicated.
4. Performs operative dentistry including appropriate repair of caries.
5. Repairs/fits proper prosthetic devices.
6. Supervise staff in:cleaning of teeth, making impressions for prosthetic devices, planning and maintaining an oral hygiene program, completing appropriate records accurately and all procedures associated with the provision of dental care.
7. Arrange proper referral for procedures that cannot be performed on-site at facility.
8. Provides supervision of staff in instruction of patientsin preventative practices for maintaining proper oral hygiene.
9. Submit monthly report of Dental Department activities.
10. Participate in staff development programs.
11. Develop and update departmental policies and procedures.
12. Supervise and evaluate all assigned dental staff.
13. Forward all outside referrals of patientsto the Medical Director to assure the necessity for such referrals.
14. Serves as clinical authority on all matters related to the delivery of dental services, and provides direction, guidance, and oversight to the dental staff and programs.
15. Determines the timeframes for non-emergent and elective treatments according to priority and availability.
16. Determines the appropriateness of non-routine treatment and ensure that such treatment will not interfere with the provision of greater priority services.
17. Examines patients and documents findings on standard forms, utilizing applicable dental classification systems (i.e., APHA).
18. Provides or arranges for appropriate preventative restorative dental care as needed within the administrative guidelines to all inmates.
19. Provides or arranges for appropriate care for emergency patients as soon as possible.
20. Ensures continuity of care.

The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

LICENSING:Current Illinois State Dental license

CERTIFICATION:

• Current CPR certification

EDUCATION:Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) degree

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one (1) year practicing dentistry.
• Skilled in recognizing the symptoms of shock and fainting; must be prepared to provide necessary aid as directed during procedures.

EOE/M/F/D/V

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