Dentistry, Full-Time Dentist

NaphCare is hiring a Dentist to join our team of medical professionals in the Yuma - Arizona Department of Corrections in San Luis, Arizona.

Pay rates range from $81.00 to $90.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, 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. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical and dental needs.

The Dentist is responsible for ensuring quality dental care is provided to protect the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Creating treatment plans and performing dental procedures, such as extractions and restorations

Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices

Maintain accurate and detailed patient dental records

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

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent

Experience in clinical dentistry and correctional settings preferred

Valid dental license in the state where the facility is located

Current DEA registration

Technical skills in providing a full range of dental services

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

Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues

Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability 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

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.

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. NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!

Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services

Referral bonuses

Term life insurance at no cost to the employee

Generous paid time off & paid holidays

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I’ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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