Dentist – Impactful Care for the Underserved (Part-Time)

Wellpath; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 331,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Wellness program

Home/auto loan discounts

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a part-time Dentist to provide dental services to inmate patients within the assigned facility, following security regulations and ensuring proper documentation for compensation. The role emphasizes independent, high-quality care in a correctional health setting.

Ideal candidates have a dental degree, state licensure, CPR certification, and at least one year of general dentistry experience. This position offers a limited weekly shift with potential coverage opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of dental medicine.
• One year of experience in general dentistry preferred.
• Must have and maintain current licensure as a dentist in the state of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR certification.

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.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of dental medicine

Job description

Wellpath is seeking a part-time Dentist to provide dental services to inmate patients within the assigned facility, following security regulations and ensuring proper documentation for compensation. The role emphasizes independent, high-quality care in a correctional health setting.

Ideal candidates have a dental degree, state licensure, CPR certification, and at least one year of general dentistry experience. This position offers a limited weekly shift with potential coverage opportunities.