Dentist - 4 Hrs/Week
Company: Wellpath
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Why Wellpath:Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about
taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners.
We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and
healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical
environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an
autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education,
training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is
meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"About this
role:Our Dentist provides the dental services to patients. Abides
by the security regulations of the DOC and the regulations of the
institution to which assigned. Provides required documentation of
services to the Dental Director or designee in order to monitor
compensation for service compliance with DOC contract. If there are
changes within scheduled coverage, notifies the Regional Dental
Director and H.S.A. Maintains CME requirements for continued dental
practice in the State.Additional Details: ***Flexible scheduling 4
hours per week*** What you bring to the table:Education:Graduated
from an accredited school of dental medicineExperience:One (1) or
more years experience in general dentistry
preferredLicenses/Certifications:Current licensure as a Dentist
within the StateCurrent CPR certificationWhat you will do:Reports
to assigned facility at designated hour to examine, supervise and
provide dental care/treatment to referred patientsUtilizes standard
precautions when providing dental care and treatmentEvaluates
patient dental care required or administered, dental operatory
conditions, and equipment in useEvaluates those patients needing or
applying for dental care not included under basic health care
services and makes whatever recommendations deemed clinically
appropriateFunctions as a consultant to the prison staff health
care provider, if neededMonitors need for dental supplies and
equipmentPerforms routine cleaning, restorative dentistry, and
extraction of teeth in accordance with dental policiesPerform
dental examination in accordance with the requirements of the
facilityTakes impressions for dental appliances, if indicated,
sending prosthesis to outside dental labsInstructs patients in good
dental hygiene techniquesEnsures progress note documentation is in
SOAP format, problem oriented, legible and is dated, timed and
signedKeeps patient information confidential and respects patients
rights to privacy, in accordance with accepted confidentiality
practices for incarcerated individualsProvides in-service training
for health staff members on appropriate issues such as dental
hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies and techniquesProvides
input into facility mandatory committees, when requested, such as
Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Infection Control, Quality Improvement,
and Medical Audit Committee as requested by Director of Nursing and
H.S.A.Must obtain and maintain security clearanceMust maintain
privilegesMust be able to apply principles of critical thinking to
a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately
follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.Must be
able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions
and apply knowledge to different factual situations.Must be alert
at all times; pay close attention to details.Must be able to work
under stress on a regular or continuous basis.Post orders, if
applicable, per site contract.Perform other duties as
assigned.Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
EmployerOur investment in you:Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
plan optionsTime off & leave benefits401KTuition
ReimbursementParental benefitsPerks and discountsAnd more available
here https://wellpathcareers.Com/Compensation Range: $94 $104 /
hour
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