Part-Time Dentist for Correctional Health – 20hrs/wk

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Santa Rosa (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement

Continuing education opportunities

Free CEUs

Flexible pay options

Tuition discount programs

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. seeks a Dentist at Guadalupe County Correctional Facility in Santa Rosa, NM.

You will serve as the clinical authority for all dental matters, delivering high-quality care and guiding the dental department in a dual leadership and treatment role. You will provide a full range of general dentistry services and supervise staff while ensuring accurate records, proper safety, and compliance with facility standards.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree is required.
• Active unrestricted dental license in state of practice.
• Board certified or board-eligible in Dentistry.
• Active DEA license.
• Active CPR certification.
• Minimum one year practicing dentistry; correctional experience preferred.
• Strong clinical, diagnostic, and procedural skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-demand environment while delivering compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of general dentistry services (preventive, restorative, surgical, periodontal, endodontic, and prosthodontic) per facility policy.
• Oversee staff in cleanings, impressions for prosthetics, oral hygiene programs, and recordkeeping.
• Perform and interpret radiographic examinations.
• Arrange referrals for on-site not performed procedures.
• Set treatment priorities and determine appropriateness of non-routine care.
• Document examinations using dental classification systems (e.g., APHA).
• Maintain dental office security, including instrument, medication, and needle counts.
• Submit monthly dental department activity reports.
• Develop and update departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in staff development and ensure facility standards compliance.

Education

DDS or DMD

Active dental license in state of practice

Board certification or board-eligible in Dentistry

Active DEA license

Active CPR certification

Minimum 1 year dental practice experience

Correctional experience preferred

Strong clinical/diagnostic/procedural skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities with compassionate care

Job description

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. seeks a Dentist at Guadalupe County Correctional Facility in Santa Rosa, NM.

You will serve as the clinical authority for all dental matters, delivering high-quality care and guiding the dental department in a dual leadership and treatment role. You will provide a full range of general dentistry services and supervise staff while ensuring accurate records, proper safety, and compliance with facility standards.