Dentist

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality dental care is provided to protect the rights, dignity, and health of patients.
• Diagnose, treat, and provide preventative care for patients.
• Create treatment plans and perform dental procedures, such as extractions and restorations.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient dental records.
• Collaborate with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients’ oral health needs.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent degree.
• Experience in clinical dentistry and correctional settings preferred.
• Valid dental license in the state where the facility is located.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (AHA preferred).
• Active 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.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues.
• Pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
• 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.

Pay and Schedule

Pay rates range from $81.00 to $90.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and generous employee benefits.
• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.

About the Role

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.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided during the interview process.

Contact Information

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I’ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We strongly support career advancement within the company and are committed to equal opportunity employment.