Dentist

Naphcare, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking a Dentist to join our team at the San Diego Central Jail in San Diego, California. The role involves delivering comprehensive dental care to incarcerated patients within a controlled facility.

As a Correctional Dentist, you will collaborate with correctional officers and medical staff, develop treatment plans, perform procedures, and help educate patients while maintaining detailed records and adhering to security and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree required.
• Active dental license in the state where the facility is located.
• BLS CPR certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Current DEA registration.
• Pass facility background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and provide preventative dental care.
• Create treatment plans and perform procedures, including extractions and restorations.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Perform dental assessments, radiographs, and emergency treatments as required.
• Develop and evaluate therapeutic regimens to improve outcomes.
• Review patients returning from offsite visits.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and discharge instructions.
• Supervise and coach dental assistants.
• Ensure sterilization and disinfection of equipment.
• Collaborate with medical staff to address patients' oral health needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Code of Conduct

Education

DDS or DMD

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Dentist to join our team of medical professionals in theSan Diego Central Jailin San Diego, California.

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 Dentistis 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

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
• Valid dental license in the state where the facility is located
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association required)
• Current DEA registration
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran