Dentist - PRN

Florida Dental Association

Florida

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance (day

401k and Roth with company contrib.

Tuition Assistance

Continued education and CMEs

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NaphCare is seeking a skilled Dentist to join our team at the St. Lucie County Jail in Fort Pierce, FL.

The Correctional Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care to inmates in a controlled environment, collaborating with correctional staff and healthcare teams to prioritize patient safety and quality care. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating a wide range of dental conditions, creating treatment plans, performing procedures, and educating patients on oral health.

Qualifications

DDS or DMD required
Active Florida dental license
BLS CPR certification (AHA) required
Current DEA registration
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Proficiency in full range of general dental services
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Adherence to Code of Conduct and correctional healthcare policies
Criminal background check and drug screening required

Responsibilities

Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive dental care
Create treatment plans and perform procedures (extractions, restorations)
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene
Maintain accurate dental records
Conduct dental assessments and radiographs, including emergency care
Develop and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs
Evaluate patients returning from offsite visits
Participate in staff training and orientation
Provide oral hygiene education and discharge instructions
Supervise and coach dental staff
Ensure sterilization and disinfection of equipment
Collaborate with medical staff to meet patient needs

Skills

DDS/DMD knowledge

Florida licensure

BLS CPR

DEA registration

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Infection control

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Compliance with policies

Education

DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery)

DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine)

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Dentist to join our team of medical professionals in the St. Lucie County Jail in Fort Pierce, Florida.

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 Dentist is 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 Florida

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: