Dentist

CFG Health; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Dentist for a position in a correctional facility in Portland, Maine. The role involves providing general dentistry services, performing assessments, and maintaining a secure environment for inmate patients. Ideal candidates will have a DDS or DMD degree, a residency qualification, and ensure adherence to health guidelines. This position demands strong critical thinking and communication skills while promoting patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Completion from an accredited dental school with DDS or DMD degree required.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in Maine.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine dental assessments and evaluations for inmate patients.
• Provide emergency treatment and develop treatment plans.
• Maintain dental office security and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Interpersonal communication

Basic computer skills

Understanding of EMR

Decision-making

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Completion of a US based residency program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dentist is responsible for providing general dentistry and services while ensuring effective inmate patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes of the assigned correctional facility consistent with current CFG clinical guidelines, community standards of care, and contractual obligations. Per diem.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
• Keeps patient information confidential and respects patient’s right to privacy.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff, and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility.
• Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
• Attends all CFG Health Systems related staff meetings.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Completes required orientation and trainings directed by facility.
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment.
• Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol.
• Adheres to PREA regulations.
• Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility.
• Identifies and utilized appropriate channels of communication with supervising staff.
  
  

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs and documents routine dental assessments and evaluations on inmate patients referred by the nursing/professional staff of the assigned correctional facility consistent with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards of care, NJ 10-A, American Correctional Association (ACA) and Performance Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS) as appropriate.
• Ability to assess and diagnosis dental conditions, evaluate treatment options, implement treatment plans, and educate patients on oral health care.
• Performs and interprets radiographic dental exams as indicated.
• Records all dental care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
• Provides emergency treatment of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues such as: oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy, within the scope of general dentistry.
• Makes proper referrals for treatments or procedures which cannot be performed at the institution or are beyond the technical proficiency of his/her practice.
• Ensures the daily logbook describing each patient visit is maintained according to established procedure.
• In cooperation with the Site Medical Director, provides professional consultation to all members of the Health Services team relative to inmates’ health care management.
• Provides services in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control infection guidelines, federal, state and local laws and the Quality Assurance Program standards.
• In conjunction with the Site Medical Director, prescribes medications under the guidelines of the approved CFG formulary.
• Adheres to all universal precautions and infection control policies and protocols at all times.
• Participates in the development of in-programs and maintains public relations with other health disciplines within the institution.
• Responsible and accountable for dental office security including instrument, medicine and needle counts in accordance with local and state regulations.
• Promotes a therapeutic environment to ensure inmate patients are treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner.
• Adheres to the security regulations of the institution to which dental services are provided.
• Maintains membership in American Correctional Health Services Association (ACHSA).
  
  

Minimum Education

• Completion from an accredited dental school facility with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
• Completion of a US based residency program in a dental facility. Current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the state the facility is located (always maintain a current copy of license on file at the facility).
  
  

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Completion from an accredited dental school facility with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
• Completion of a US based residency program in a dental facility. Current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the state the facility is located (always maintain a current copy of license on file at the facility).
  
  

Minimum Work Experience

Previous clinical experience in the dental field indicates knowledge of diagnosis, assessment, and implementation of appropriate treatment plans.

Required Skills

• Excellent critical thinking and assessment skills.
• Ability to make decisions independently.
• Assertive, empathetic, and able to provide care objectively.
• Strong interpersonal communication
• Basic computer skills and understanding of EMR
• Ability to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff; and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility.
• Strong knowledge of general dentistry, current developments in the field of dentistry and the treatment and care of patients.
• Capable of preparing written reports and tracking statistical data
• Maintains an active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• Must have an unrestricted and valid prescriptive authority with Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
  
  

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

• Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests.
• May be required to work nights, weekend, and holidays.
• Must pass security background check
  
  

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
• Keeps patient information confidential comply with HIPAA and respects patient’s right to privacy.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility.
• Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
• Attends all CFG Health Systems related staff meetings.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Completes required orientation and training
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures and adheres to current CDC guidelines
• Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol.
• Adheres to PREA regulations.
• Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility.
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication with supervising staff.
  
  

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs and documents routine dental assessments and evaluations on inmate patients referred by the nursing/professional staff of the assigned correctional facility consistent with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards of care, NJ 10-A, American Correctional Association (ACA) and Performance Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS) as appropriate.
• Provide leadership and direction to the dental assistant and dental hygienist
• Follow CFG policy and procedures
• Ability to assess and diagnosis dental conditions, evaluate treatment options, implement
• treatment plans and educate patients on oral health care.
• Performs and interprets radiographic dental exams as indicated.
• Records all dental care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and in the appropriate forms.
• Provides emergency treatment of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy, within the scope of general dentistry.
  
  

Organizational Expectations

• Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
• Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities
• Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol
• Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations
• Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
• Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon written request to your supervisor for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities functions.

• May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.