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.