Dentist

Company: Wellpath
Location: Augusta
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Why Wellpath:Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"About this role:Our Dentist provides the dental services to patients. Abides by the security regulations of the DOC and the regulations of the institution to which assigned. Provides required documentation of services to the Dental Director or designee in order to monitor compensation for service compliance with DOC contract. If there are changes within scheduled coverage, notifies the Regional Dental Director and H.S.A. Maintains CME requirements for continued dental practice in the State.What you bring to the table:Education:Graduated from an accredited school of dental medicineExperience:One (1) or more years experience in general dentistry preferredLicenses/Certifications:Current licensure as a Dentist within the StateCurrent CPR certificationWhat you will do:Reports to assigned facility at designated hour to examine, supervise and provide dental care/treatment to referred patientsUtilizes standard precautions when providing dental care and treatmentEvaluates patient dental care required or administered, dental operatory conditions, and equipment in useEvaluates those patients needing or applying for dental care not included under basic health care services and makes whatever recommendations deemed clinically appropriateFunctions as a consultant to the prison staff health care provider, if neededMonitors need for dental supplies and equipmentPerforms routine cleaning, restorative dentistry, and extraction of teeth in accordance with dental policiesPerform dental examination in accordance with the requirements of the facilityTakes impressions for dental appliances, if indicated, sending prosthesis to outside dental labsInstructs patients in good dental hygiene techniquesEnsures progress note documentation is in SOAP format, problem oriented, legible and is dated, timed and signedKeeps patient information confidential and respects patients rights to privacy, in accordance with accepted confidentiality practices for incarcerated individualsProvides in-service training for health staff members on appropriate issues such as dental hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies and techniquesProvides input into facility mandatory committees, when requested, such as Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Infection Control, Quality Improvement, and Medical Audit Committee as requested by Director of Nursing and H.S.A.Must obtain and maintain security clearanceMust maintain privilegesMust be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.Post orders, if applicable, per site contract.Perform other duties as assigned.Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability EmployerOur investment in you:Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan optionsTime off & leave benefits401KTuition ReimbursementParental benefitsPerks and discountsAnd more available here https://wellpathcareers.com/Compensation Range: $88 - $98 / hour

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