Dentist

About the Role

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, offers a Part-Time Dentist position at El Dorado Correctional Facility in El Dorado, Kansas. We pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking, ethical individuals committed to providing quality services in a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental services and direct patient care to inmates, including clinical examination of admissions and treatment of inmates' dental needs.
• Perform and interpret radiographic exams as indicated.
• Provide dental treatment, including emergency care of teeth and surrounding soft tissues such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and periodontal therapy within the scope of a general Dentist, including extractions.
• Address significant oral problems that may adversely affect an inmate’s health as deemed necessary.
• Make proper referrals for procedures that cannot be performed at the facility.
• Report any unusual occurrences or accidents to the site or Regional Medical Director.
• Attend training and meetings as required.

Requirements

• Maintain a current DEA number.
• Currently licensed in the state of Kansas.
• Fluent in the English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Possess leadership and supervisory ability and work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.