Dentist
Job Description
Job Description
Overview
NaphCare is hiring a Dentist to join our team of medical professionals in the Arizona Department of Corrections in Douglas, 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. 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 to this diverse population of patients with complex medical and dental needs.
Responsibilities
The Dentist is responsible for ensuring quality dental care is provided to protect the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:
- Diagnosing, treating, and providing preventative care for patients
- 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
Qualifications
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications
- 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
- Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
- Current DEA registration
- 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
- 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
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.
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!
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
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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