Dentist

Position: Dentist Schedule: Part time (3.2 hours/week) Facility: Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center Location: Julian, West Virginia Position Summary Under the supervision of the Regional Dental Director, a dentist licensed in West Virginia will supervise the dental staff, manage dental activities, and provide oral health care to patients. Responsibilities include preventive and restorative treatment, radiographic examinations, and a range of general dentistry services as described by West Virginia Health Service Bulletins. Duties/Responsibilities Provide overall supervision of the dental department, including hiring, coaching, counseling, and administering discipline or termination of subordinate staff as needed. Offer preventative and restorative treatment to all inmates. Perform and interpret radiographic examinations as indicated. Deliver all general dentistry services, including restorative, surgical, periodontal, endodontic, and prosthodontic care. Supervise staff in cleaning teeth, making impressions for prosthetic devices, planning and maintaining an oral hygiene program, completing accurate records, and all associated procedures. Arrange proper referrals for procedures that cannot be performed on‑site. Instruct inmates in preventative practices for maintaining proper oral hygiene. Submit monthly reports 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 necessity. Serve as clinical authority on all dental service matters, providing direction, guidance, and oversight to staff and programs. Determine timeframes for non‑emergent and elective treatments based on priority and availability. Assess appropriateness of non‑routine treatment to ensure no interference with priority services. Examine patients, document findings on standard forms using applicable classification systems (e.g., APHA). Provide or arrange appropriate preventative restorative care within administrative guidelines. Offer or arrange timely care for emergency patients. Ensure continuity of care. Supply data for clinic reports as requested. Maintain up‑to‑date dental licenses and ensure a current copy is on file. Be CPR certified and skilled in recognizing shock and fainting symptoms; be prepared to provide aid during emergencies. Secure the dental office, including instrument, medicine, and needle counts. Orient newly hired dental staff with appropriate quality orientation. Notify the Wexford Health Staffing Department of vacant or upcoming vacancies and assist in filling positions. Familiarize with overtime and commodity budgets, working to remain within budget. Notify the Regional Manager of staffing vacancies. Obtain approval from Wexford Health and WVDOC administration before exceeding staffing hours. Strive for 100% compliance of staffing hours. Enforce Wexford Health/Facility policy and procedures, ensuring subordinate compliance. Serve on the Quality Assurance Committee. Accept direction from WVDOC personnel as appropriate, including Wardens, Assistant Wardens, and Health Services Administrators. Maintain confidentiality of inmate records. Approach change positively. Accept constructive criticism under stress and suggest improvements to the Medical Director, Health Services Administrator, and Regional Manager. Job Requirements Licensure: Current West Virginia Dental license Current DEA license Certification: Current CPR certification Education: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) degree Preferred Experience: Minimum one year of practicing dentistry Skilled in recognizing shock and fainting symptoms, with readiness to provide aid during procedures Correctional experience preferred Supervisory experience preferred

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