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NaphCare, Inc.

Dentist - Part Time 10 hours per week

NaphCare, Inc., Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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NaphCare is hiring a

Dentist Part Time 10 hours per week on Mondays

to join our team of medical professionals in the

Pima County Detention Center

in

Tucson, Arizona . Pay rates range from $85.71–$90.23 per hour based on type of license, certification, shift, site needs, licensure, and experience.

As a

Correctional Dentist , you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide dental care to the incarcerated individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference for a diverse population of patients with complex medical and dental needs.

Responsibilities

Diagnosing, treating, and providing preventative care for patients

Creating treatment plans and performing dental procedures, such as extractions and restorations

Educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices

Maintaining accurate and detailed patient dental records

Perform all dental assessments, radiographic exams, and dental treatment, including emergency treatment such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy within the scope of general dentistry

Formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement a treatment plan and evaluate/modify therapeutic regimens to promote positive patient outcomes

Evaluate all patients returning from offsite dental visits

Participate in training and orientation of healthcare staff

Provide oral hygiene education and discharge instructions to all patients seen

Supervise and coach dental assistant

Ensure sterilization and disinfection of equipment

Collaborate with other medical professionals to ensure staff are responsive to patients’ oral health needs

Qualifications Education / Licenses / Certifications

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Valid dental license in the state where the facility is located

CPR certification

Current DEA registration

Experience / Requirements

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Technical skills in providing a full range of dental services

Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards

Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements

Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare? NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer Disability / Veteran

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