Dentist- PRN

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality dental care is provided to protect the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population.
• 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.
• Perform all dental assessments, radiographic exams, and dental treatment, to include emergency treatment such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and periodontal therapy within the scope of general dentistry.
• Formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement a treatment plan, and evaluate/modify therapeutic regimens to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Evaluate all patients returning from offsite dental visits.
• Participate in training and orientation of healthcare staff.
• Provide oral hygiene education and discharge instructions to all patients seen.
• Supervise and coach dental assistants.
• Ensure sterilization and disinfection of equipment.
• Collaborate with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients’ oral health needs.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
• Valid dental license in the state where the facility is located.
• Current 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.
• Display integrity, professionalism, and adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
• Physical capabilities: 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.

Why Join NaphCare?

• Competitive salaries and generous employee benefits.
• 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.