Dentist
Company: Core Civic
Location: Cushing
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
$150,000 200,000 per year At -CoreCivic, we do more than manage
inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking -
Dentist - who have a passion for providing the highest quality care
in an institutional setting. The Dentist is responsible for
professional dental care for inmates/residents. The successful
applicant should be able to perform ALL 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, -
-extractions, cleanings, full and partial dentures, and anterior
and premolar root canals 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 medications, syringes, dental
instruments, and other dental supplies or equipment as required by
established procedures. Keep work area clean; use or direct the use
of appropriate sanitation and infection control 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.
Identify financial responsibility (inmate/resident, corporate,
insurance company, etc.) for all incurred expenses. Complete logs
of all dental billings and assist the business office by reviewing
all dental billings at least monthly. Evaluate and recommend
methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness
of dental and related services Audit pharmacy use for adherence to
formulary. 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. Monitor
safety practices: prepare and disseminate safety and accident
reports as required by policy; take appropriate action in cases of
serious and unusual incidents and emergencies. - Communicate
-effectively and coherently to administration, staff,
inmates/residents, visitors, a nd 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. Review,
process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attend
court hearings, when necessary; conduct research of charts; review
status of inmates/residents with serious health problems for
completion of all necessary intervention and treatment. Read,
analyze, comprehend, and interpret technical procedures or
governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including
the processing of such documents as medical instructions,
commitment orders, summons and other legal writs. - Coordinate the
movement of inmates/residents to and from different areas for
dental treatment. Initiate and complete investigations and
inquiries with accuracy by gathering information and evidence,
interviewing, and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses,
suspects, and confidential informers; exercise independent judgment
by determining when probable cause exists to recommend or take
disciplinary action. Reliably and repetitively identify
inmates/residents by visual means. Perform searches of people and
objects capable of concealing contraband. Search buildings and
outdoor areas that will involve detecting and identifying objects
and detaining people. Engage in functions in confined areas,
physically checking the doors, windows, and other areas to verify
they are secure. Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted
with the hostile views and opinions of inmates/residents and others
encountered in an antagonistic environment. Take appropriate action
to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations. Perform
rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters to
include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically
removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and
evacuating people from confined areas - Define problems, collect
data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; apply management
techniques to problems of administration and devise workable
solutions. Add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers,
common fractions and decimals; work with mathematical concepts such
as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and apply concepts such
as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical
situations. Interpret an extensive variety of technical
instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several
abstract and concrete variables. Endeavor to comply with the
requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures,
policies, standards and/or contract. Remain alert at all times and
react quickly, efficiently and calmly in emergency and other high
stress situations. - QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an approved school
of dentistry and licensure as a dentist in the state of employment.
- At least one year of experience preferred. - Must demonstrate
good oral and written communication skills. - A valid driver's
license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable
statute. - Must demonstrate a knowledge of correctional custody
methods and techniques, pertinent facility rules, regulations, and
standards. Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of
age. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including
Disability/Veteran
Keywords: Core Civic, Stillwater , Dentist, Healthcare , Cushing, Oklahoma
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