Dentist

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in correctional health care is seeking a dedicated Dentist to join their compassionate team. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential dental services to marginalized populations, ensuring quality care for those who need it most. As a clinical authority, you will supervise the dental department, perform a variety of dental procedures, and contribute to the development of departmental policies. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the qualifications to lead a team, this is the perfect opportunity for you to change lives while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current valid Nebraska Dental license and DEA license required.
• Minimum 1 year practicing dentistry with supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the dental department and provide all general dentistry services.
• Document patient findings and manage dental office security.

Skills

Dentistry

Supervisory Skills

Patient Care

Oral Health Care

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM)

Tools

Dental Instruments

Radiographic Equipment

Job description

POSITION: Dentist

SCHEDULE: 24 Hours Per Week

FACILITY: Douglas County Correctional Center

LOCATION: 710 S. 17th St, Omaha, NE

A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care.

We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career. You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.

You change lives. You make a difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE ... then look at Wexford Health.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dentist serves as clinical authority on all matters related to the delivery of dental services at the facility; provides oral health care to patients such as fillings, extractions, dentures, root canals, etc.; and provides direction, guidance, and oversight to the dental staff.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides overall supervision of the dental department including hiring, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, administering discipline and termination of subordinate staff as needed.
2. Performs all general dentistry services including, but not limited to preventive, restorative, surgical, periodontal, endodontic and prosthodontic services as described by facility policy.
3. Supervises 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.
4. Performs and interprets radiographic examinations as indicated.
5. Arranges proper referral for procedures that cannot be performed on-site at facility.
6. Compiles and submits monthly report of Dental Department activities.
7. Participates in staff development programs.
8. Develops and updates departmental policies and procedures.
9. Forwards all outside referrals of offenders to the Medical Director to assure the necessity for such referrals.
10. Determines the timeframes for non-emergent and elective treatments according to priority, availability and administrative guidelines. Determines the appropriateness of non-routine treatment and ensure that such treatment will not interfere with the provision of greater priority services.
11. Documents patient examination findings on standard forms, utilizing applicable dental classification systems (i.e., APHA).
12. Responsible for dental office security to include instrument, medicine and needle counts.
13. Notifies the HSA and/or Wexford Health Staffing Department of vacant or upcoming vacant positions in a timely manner and actively assists in the filling of vacant positions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSING: Current valid Nebraska Dental license and current DEA license

CERTIFICATION: Board Certified or Board Eligible; Current CPR Certification

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

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year practicing dentistry; skilled in recognizing the symptoms of shock and fainting; must be prepared to provide necessary aid as directed during procedures. Correctional experience preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.

EOE/M/F/D/V

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