Dentist

About the role

MTC operates the Bay Correctional Facility in Panama City, Florida, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct dental diagnostic and treatment services to patients, using current knowledge of methods, practices, procedures, and techniques of providing quality diagnosis and treatment, including preventative, periodontal, restorative, endodontic, minor oral surgical and exodontic and prosthodontic services.
• Provide guidance and technical supervision to dental hygienists and dental assistants performing direct and indirect patient care services, and coordinate clinic operations with the Health Services Administrator.
• Maintain an effective clinical patient scheduling and record-keeping system; provides referrals; maintains records on clinic operations and prepares required reports, as needed.
• Coordinate and participate in patient education programs and services; provide consultation, guidance, and in-service education to other health services staff.
• Refer patients to oral health specialists for consultations, evaluations and treatments as indicated.
• Adequately adhere to established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, while using sound independent judgement in performing the duties of the position.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of all patient medical records; observe applicable HIPPA rules.
• Implement basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.
• Comply with all applicable pharmacy regulations, especially those covering controlled substances.

Requirements

• Requires DDS degree or DMD degree and valid license to practice dentistry with DEA controlled substance registration certificate in the state of Florida and current CPR certification.
• Two (2) years of general clinical practice strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Qualifications

• Requires DDS degree or DMD degree and valid license to practice dentistry with DEA controlled substance registration certificate in the state of Florida and current CPR certification.
• Two (2) years of general clinical practice strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Skills

• Knowledge of methods, practices, procedures, and techniques of providing quality diagnosis and treatment, including preventative, periodontal, restorative, endodontic, minor oral surgical and exodontic and prosthodontic services.
• Ability to provide guidance and technical supervision to dental hygienists and dental assistants.
• Ability to maintain an effective clinical patient scheduling and record-keeping system.
• Ability to refer patients to oral health specialists for consultations, evaluations and treatments as indicated.
• Ability to adhere to established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain security and confidentiality of all patient medical records.
• Ability to implement basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.
• Ability to comply with all applicable pharmacy regulations, especially those covering controlled substances.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Pay

$250,000 + Potential Relocation Assistance: $25,000

Schedule

Full-time, Monday – Friday