Dentist

NaphCare, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. recherche un Dentiste pour rejoindre notre équipe dans les prisons du comté de San Diego. Ce rôle unique implique de travailler avec une population diversifiée, offrant des soins dentaires tout en maintenant la sécurité. Les candidats doivent avoir un DDS ou DMD, ainsi qu'une licence valide en Californie. Des compétences solides en leadership, communication et organisation sont essentielles pour exceller dans ce poste.

Benefits

Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!

Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!

401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Generous paid time off & paid holidays

Free continuing education and CMEs

Qualifications

• Doit posséder un DDS ou DMD et une licence valide.
• Compétences techniques dans tous les services dentaires requis.
• Doit passer une vérification des antécédents criminels.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostiquer et traiter les problèmes dentaires des patients.
• Créer des plans de traitement et réaliser des procédures dentaires.
• Éduquer les patients sur les pratiques d'hygiène bucco-dentaire appropriées.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Technical Skills

Integrity

Education

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

Valid dental license in California

CPR certification

Current DEA registration

Job description

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NaphCare is hiring a Dentist to join our team of medical professionals in the San Diego County Jails in San Diego, CA .

Payrate for PRN position is: $125.00/hour

As a Correctional Dentist , you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide dental care to the incarcerated individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical and dental needs.

Responsibilities

The Dental Director is responsible for ensuring quality dental care is provided to protect the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

• Diagnosing, treating, and providing preventative care for patients
• Creating treatment plans and performing dental procedures, such as extractions and restorations
• Educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices
• Maintaining accurate and detailed patient dental records
• Perform all dental assessments, radiographic exams, and dental treatment, to include emergency treatment such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy within the scope of general dentistry
• Formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement a treatment plan and evaluate/modify therapeutic regimens to promote positive patient outcomes
• Evaluate all patients returning from offsite dental visits
• Participate in training and orientation of healthcare staff
• Provide oral hygiene education and discharge instructions to all patients seen
• Supervise and coach dental assistant
• Ensure sterilization and disinfection of equipment
• Collaborating on with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients’ oral health needs
  
  

Qualifications

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
• Valid dental license in the state where the facility is located
• CPR certification
• Current DEA registration
  
  

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Technical skills in providing a full range of dental services
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening
  
  

Physical Capabilities

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits For Full-Time Employees Include

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs
  
  

If you would like to s peak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, then send your resume to [e-mail] and I’ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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