Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
Overview
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services. We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford Health, you become part of a team dedicated to caring for patients that cannot care for themselves and making a difference in lives. A position with Wexford Health empowers you to do more than just advance your career. Position
Dentist Schedule:
Part time (7 hours/week) Facility:
Tygart Valley Location:
Belington, West Virginia Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Regional Dental Director, a Dentist licensed in the state of West Virginia is responsible and accountable for supervising the dental staff and managing the dental activity as well as providing oral health care to patients (e.g., fillings, extractions, dentures, root canals, etc.). Duties/Responsibilities Provides overall supervision of the dental department including hiring, coaching, counseling, administering discipline and termination of subordinate staff as needed.
Provides preventative and restorative treatment to all inmates.
Performs and interprets radiographic examinations as indicated.
Performs all general dentistry services including restorative, surgical, periodontal, endodontic and prosthodontic services as described by West Virginia Health Service Bulletins.
Supervise staff in cleaning of teeth, making impressions for prosthetic devices, planning and maintaining an oral hygiene program, completing appropriate records accurately and all procedures associated with the provision of dental care.
Arrange proper referral for procedures that cannot be performed on-site at facility.
Provide supervision of staff in instruction of offenders in preventative practices for maintaining proper oral hygiene.
Submit monthly report of Dental Department activities.
Participate in staff development programs.
Develop and update departmental policies and procedures.
Supervise and evaluate all assigned dental staff.
Forward all outside referrals of offenders to the Regional Dental Director to assure the necessity for such referrals.
Serve as clinical authority on all matters related to the delivery of dental services, and provide direction, guidance, and oversight to the dental staff and programs.
Determine timeframes for non-emergent and elective treatments according to priority and availability.
Determine the appropriateness of non-routine treatment and ensure that such treatment will not interfere with the provision of greater priority services.
Examine patients and document findings on standard forms, utilizing applicable dental classification systems (e.g., APHA).
Provide or arrange for appropriate preventative restorative dental care as needed within administrative guidelines to all inmates.
Provide or arrange for appropriate care for emergency patients as soon as possible.
Ensure continuity of care.
Provide data for clinic reports as requested.
Keep dental licenses up-to-date and ensure current copy is on file in the Health Care Unit.
Must be CPR certified and skilled in recognizing the symptoms of shock and fainting, and must be prepared to provide necessary aid as directed during emergency procedures.
Responsible for dental office security including instrument, medicine and needle counts.
Ensure appropriate and quality orientation for all newly hired dental staff.
Notify the Wexford Health Staffing Department of vacant or upcoming vacant positions in a timely manner and actively assist in filling vacant positions.
Be familiar with overtime and commodities budgets and work to remain within budget.
Notify Regional Manager of staffing vacancies.
Obtain approval of Wexford Health and WVDOC administration prior to exceeding staffing hours.
Strive to ensure 100% compliance of staffing hours.
Comply with and enforce Wexford Health/facility policy and procedures and ensure subordinate compliance.
Member of the Quality Assurance Committee.
Receive direction from WVDOC personnel as appropriate, including Wardens and Health Services Administrators.
Maintain the confidentiality of inmate records.
Approach change in a positive manner and accept constructive criticism in stressful situations. Make suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director, Health Services Administrator and Regional Manager.
Job Requirements
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Licensure:
Current West Virginia Dental license
Current DEA license
Certification:
Current CPR certification Education:
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree Preferred Experience:
Minimum one (1) year practicing dentistry
Skilled in recognizing the symptoms of shock and fainting; must be prepared to provide necessary aid as directed during procedures.
Correctional Experience Preferred.
Supervisory Experience preferred.
EOE/M/F/D/V
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Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services. We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford Health, you become part of a team dedicated to caring for patients that cannot care for themselves and making a difference in lives. A position with Wexford Health empowers you to do more than just advance your career. Position
Dentist Schedule:
Part time (7 hours/week) Facility:
Tygart Valley Location:
Belington, West Virginia Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Regional Dental Director, a Dentist licensed in the state of West Virginia is responsible and accountable for supervising the dental staff and managing the dental activity as well as providing oral health care to patients (e.g., fillings, extractions, dentures, root canals, etc.). Duties/Responsibilities Provides overall supervision of the dental department including hiring, coaching, counseling, administering discipline and termination of subordinate staff as needed.
Provides preventative and restorative treatment to all inmates.
Performs and interprets radiographic examinations as indicated.
Performs all general dentistry services including restorative, surgical, periodontal, endodontic and prosthodontic services as described by West Virginia Health Service Bulletins.
Supervise staff in cleaning of teeth, making impressions for prosthetic devices, planning and maintaining an oral hygiene program, completing appropriate records accurately and all procedures associated with the provision of dental care.
Arrange proper referral for procedures that cannot be performed on-site at facility.
Provide supervision of staff in instruction of offenders in preventative practices for maintaining proper oral hygiene.
Submit monthly report of Dental Department activities.
Participate in staff development programs.
Develop and update departmental policies and procedures.
Supervise and evaluate all assigned dental staff.
Forward all outside referrals of offenders to the Regional Dental Director to assure the necessity for such referrals.
Serve as clinical authority on all matters related to the delivery of dental services, and provide direction, guidance, and oversight to the dental staff and programs.
Determine timeframes for non-emergent and elective treatments according to priority and availability.
Determine the appropriateness of non-routine treatment and ensure that such treatment will not interfere with the provision of greater priority services.
Examine patients and document findings on standard forms, utilizing applicable dental classification systems (e.g., APHA).
Provide or arrange for appropriate preventative restorative dental care as needed within administrative guidelines to all inmates.
Provide or arrange for appropriate care for emergency patients as soon as possible.
Ensure continuity of care.
Provide data for clinic reports as requested.
Keep dental licenses up-to-date and ensure current copy is on file in the Health Care Unit.
Must be CPR certified and skilled in recognizing the symptoms of shock and fainting, and must be prepared to provide necessary aid as directed during emergency procedures.
Responsible for dental office security including instrument, medicine and needle counts.
Ensure appropriate and quality orientation for all newly hired dental staff.
Notify the Wexford Health Staffing Department of vacant or upcoming vacant positions in a timely manner and actively assist in filling vacant positions.
Be familiar with overtime and commodities budgets and work to remain within budget.
Notify Regional Manager of staffing vacancies.
Obtain approval of Wexford Health and WVDOC administration prior to exceeding staffing hours.
Strive to ensure 100% compliance of staffing hours.
Comply with and enforce Wexford Health/facility policy and procedures and ensure subordinate compliance.
Member of the Quality Assurance Committee.
Receive direction from WVDOC personnel as appropriate, including Wardens and Health Services Administrators.
Maintain the confidentiality of inmate records.
Approach change in a positive manner and accept constructive criticism in stressful situations. Make suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director, Health Services Administrator and Regional Manager.
Job Requirements
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Licensure:
Current West Virginia Dental license
Current DEA license
Certification:
Current CPR certification Education:
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree Preferred Experience:
Minimum one (1) year practicing dentistry
Skilled in recognizing the symptoms of shock and fainting; must be prepared to provide necessary aid as directed during procedures.
Correctional Experience Preferred.
Supervisory Experience preferred.
EOE/M/F/D/V
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