Dentist

Naphcare, Inc.

Winston-Salem (NC)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 152,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance that

Prescriptions free of charge through a

Lowest Cost Benefits!

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K and Roth with company

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Term life insurance at no cost

Generous paid time off & paid holidays

Free continuing education and CMEs

Job summary

NaphCare is seeking a part-time Dentist to join our team at the Forsyth County Detention Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As a Correctional Dentist, you will provide comprehensive dental care to incarcerated patients in a secure environment, collaborating with correctional officers and health staff.

You will diagnose and treat, create treatment plans, perform extractions and restorations, educate patients on oral hygiene, maintain records, supervise dental assistants, ensure

Qualifications

DDS or DMD degree required.
Active dental license in the state where the facility is located.
Active BLS CPR certification.
Current DEA registration.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Must pass criminal background check and drug screening.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to facility policies.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive dental care.
Create treatment plans and perform extractions and restorations.
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices.
Maintain accurate and detailed patient dental records.
Perform dental assessments, radiographic exams, emergency treatment as needed.
Develop and evaluate therapeutic regimens to promote positive outcomes.
Evaluate patients returning from offsite dental visits.
Participate in training and orientation of healthcare staff.
Provide oral hygiene instructions and discharge guidance.
Supervise dental assistants and ensure sterilization and disinfection.

Skills

DDS/DMD

Active dental license

BLS CPR certification

DEA registration

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Code of Conduct

Background check

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Job description

Overview

Great Part-time Opportunity!

NaphCare is hiring a Dentist to join our team of medical professionals in the Forsyth County Detention Centerin Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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: