Locum Dentist *124329: Central, Pennsylvania

Job ID: 124329
Location: Philipsburg, PA
Category: Dentistry
Employment Type: Temporary

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Locum Dentist *124329: Central, Pennsylvania

Facility Type/Size – 1,836 detainees

Schedule – 4 10's. Mon, Wed, Thur 7am-5pm and Tuesday 6am-4pm

PPD – 15-20

Length of Assignment – 3 months (possible extension)

Certifications – BLS: Degree in dentistry from an accredited school required. Must have PA dental license.

Job Responsibilities 

  • Initiate and maintain compliance with company policies for accreditation. 
  • Complete an initial dental screening on all new commitments within seven (7) days.
  • Evaluate patients needing or applying for dental care.
  • Take impressions for dental plates and send prostheses to outside dental labs.
  • Formulate and create individual treatment plans after a thorough exam.
  • Perform routine cleaning, drilling, filling, and extraction of teeth following National Commission for Correctional Health Care Standards for dental care.
  • Teach about diet, flossing, use of fluoride, and other aspects of dental care.
  • Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented dental conditions.
  • Produce clear and concise health records, reports, and correspondence, including the use of Electronic Health Records system.
  • Maintain supplies and equipment inventory.