Dentist (DMD, DDS)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

EAP & Discounts

401K

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Meridian, MS, seeks a licensed Dentist (DMD or DDS) to provide comprehensive dental services at East Mississippi Correctional Facility. Part-time role focusing on exams, emergencies, restorations, extractions, and patient care for inmates.

The dentist ensures high standards of care, maintains DEA licensure, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team within a correctional healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current DEA number.
• Currently licensed in the state.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Team-oriented with ability to supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret radiographic exams as indicated.
• Provide dental treatment including emergency care, restorations, extractions and periodontal therapy.
• Address significant oral health issues and refer when needed.
• Make referrals for procedures not available at the facility.
• Report incidents to Medical Director; attend trainings as required.

Skills

English fluency

Teamwork

Independent decision making

Professionalism

Education

DMD / DDS degree

Job description

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team in Mississippi!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Dentist at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS

DENTIST (DMD, DDS) BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Holiday Pay: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability

• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• PTO
• Annual IncentiveBonus

DENTIST (DMD, DDS) SCHEDULE

• Part-Time

DENTIST (DMD, DDS) POSITION SUMMARY

The Dentist provides dental services and directs patient, clinical examination of admissions and asindicated, treatment of patient's needs.

DENTIST (DMD, DDS) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform and interpret radiographic exams as indicated.
• Provide dental treatment to include emergency treatment of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy within the scope of a general Dentist including extractions.
• Correction of significant oral problems, which may adversely affect inmate's health as, deemed necessary.
• Make proper referrals for procedures which cannot be performed at facility.
• Report any unusual occurrences or accidents to the site or Regional Medical Director. Attend training and meetings as required.

DENTIST (DMD, DDS) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Maintains current DEA number.
• Currently licensed in the state.
• Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Must be a supportive team member, who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

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