General Dentist

Wexford Health Sources Inc; West Columbia (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative correctional health care company is seeking a part-time Dentist to join their team at a correctional facility. This role involves supervising dental staff and providing essential oral health care to patients, ensuring quality care in a challenging environment. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, along with a current dental license and CPR certification. With a commitment to quality care, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in need, while enjoying a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent compensation

Benefit package

Qualifications

• Current West Virginia Dental license and DEA license required.
• Minimum one year of practicing dentistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dental staff and manage dental activities.
• Provide oral health care including fillings, extractions, and root canals.

Skills

Dentistry

Supervisory Skills

CPR Certification

Patient Care

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM)

Job description

Wexford Health Sources, one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care company, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality. For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services.

At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue. This is for a part-time (32 hrs/wk) Dentist at the Lakin Correctional Center in West Columbia, WV.

Excellent compensation and benefit package

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible and accountable for supervising the dental staff and managing the dental activity as well as for providing oral health care to patients such as fillings, extractions, dentures, root canals, etc.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Standard dental setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel. Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.
Job Requirements:
TRAVEL: Minimal travel required.

LICENSING:

Current West Virginia Dental license
Current DEA license
CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification

EDUCATION: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) degree

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Minimum one (1) year practicing dentistry
Skilled in recognizing the symptoms of shock and fainting; must be prepared to provide necessary aid as directed during procedures.
Correctional Experience Preferred.
Supervisory Experience preferred.
EOE/M/F/D/V