Description
We are seeking a Part-Time Dentist to work at a county jail(s) in the Johnson County Area.
Correctional dentistry is a unique, challenging, and exciting opportunity for dentists because it allows you to provide patient care without the interference and barriers associated within a private practice. This is the perfect opportunity to provide dentistry in a public health setting, while improving health outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Perform dental services within designated hours of operations.
- Utilize universal precautions for patient dental care.
- Exam, diagnose and treat patients consistent with professional standards and defined scope of service.
- Document patients’ needs for every dental encounter utilizing the SOAP format, update the patient health history, and obtain patient consent prior to delivering care.
- Keep patient information confidential and respect patients' rights to privacy, in accordance with accepted confidentiality practices for incarcerated individuals.
Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited school of Dentistry Medicine (DDS/DMD).
- Experienced clinician preferred.
- Recent graduates encouraged to apply.
- One (1) year of experience in oral surgery preferred.
- Active and unrestricted State Dental License.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Great interpersonal skills.
If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.
DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.
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