Dentist - $5k Bonus

Wellpath; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 129,136 - 143,477; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Arkansas is looking for a Dentist to provide dental services to inmate patients while adhering to security regulations. Responsibilities include performing dental treatments, evaluating care needs, and maintaining accurate documentation. The ideal candidate should be a graduate from an accredited dental school and hold a current state license as a dentist. The position offers compensation of approximately $93.74 – $104.15 per hour, with additional benefits such as a $5,000 bonus available.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a dentist within the state of employment.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides dental care and treatment to referred patients.
• Performs routine cleaning, restorative dentistry, and extractions.
• Evaluates patients’ dental care needs and makes recommendations.
• Takes impressions for dental appliances and instructs patients.
• Maintains patient records and provides in-service training.

Skills

Dental care and treatment

Record keeping

Patient evaluation

Good dental hygiene techniques

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of dental medicine

Job description

We’re on a path to better healthcare

Join us to make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved. Compensation: $93.74 – $104.15 per hour.

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families. Benefits include:

• DailyPay – receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling and health coaching
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership with discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

How You Make a Difference

The Dentist is responsible for providing dental services to inmate patients within the institution they are assigned to, while adhering to the security regulations of the facility. They must maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and provide it to the director or designee to ensure compliance with client contract and proper compensation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides dental care and treatment to referred patients in accordance with facility regulations and standards.
• Performs routine cleaning, restorative dentistry, and extractions as needed.
• Evaluates patients’ dental care needs and makes clinically appropriate recommendations.
• Takes impressions for dental appliances and instructs patients in good dental hygiene techniques.
• Maintains accurate and confidential patient records and provides in‑service training for health staff members.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of dental medicine.

Experience

• One year of general dentistry experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must have and maintain current licensure as a dentist within the state of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Up to $5,000 bonus available.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.