Dentist Opportunity in Ohio

Health care delivery in a correctional setting is challenging and rewarding. It offers fulfilling opportunities for Dentists to sharpen their clinical skills, utilize cutting-edge technology, and actively manage patients, free from many of the bureaucratic processes found in traditional health care setting. Correctional Dental Associates has an opportunity in the following areas:

Northeast Ohio Correctional Center (20 hours per week) - Youngstown, OH

Lake Erie Correctional Institution (10 hours per week) - Conneaut, OH

The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

Perform routine dental treatment including examining teeth and gums for cavities, infections and diseases; taking necessary x-rays; performing fillings and extractions as warranted.

Diagnose and develop dental treatment plans for inmates/residents.

Develop, coordinate and supervise the facility dental program to include advising and instructing inmates/residents in the cause and prevention of dental disease.

Recruit, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of any subordinate staff.

Consult with other health care staff and coordinate specialized or emergency dental care as needed.

Control and inventory medication, syringes and other dental supplies or equipment as required by established procedures.

Keep work area clean; use or direct the use of appropriate sanitation methods.

Prepare and maintain dental files and a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary and/or operational records, reports and logs, using appropriate grammar, to include filing, alphabetizing and labeling; review reports and records produced by staff; properly processes all reports and documents in a timely manner.

Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all dental records.

Routinely audit dental files for documentation of all provided services.

Monitor the provision of any required contract services.

Coordinate professional dental and related services performed by external providers.

Screen all requests for records and approve/disapprove responses as appropriate following policy and procedures.

Provide input for facility dental budget requests.

Monitor and supervise strict staff compliance with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.

Observe and record inmate/resident behavior.

Maintain equipment and supplies as required; order replacement items in a timely manner; requisition appropriate purchases via the purchase order system.

Inspect the dental unit for items that could be used as contraband by inmates/residents; securely store supplies and equipment or provide for their safe disposal.

Monitor and evaluate physical safety requirements of both patients and staff to provide a safe working environment.

Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., as required.

Accept on call status.

Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates/residents, visitors and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment. This includes giving information, instructions and directions, mediating disputes and providing reliable testimony, in court and other formal settings.

Must be licensed in Ohio with no restrictions.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(K), holidays, CE days, CE reimbursement, and bonus opportunity.