P/T dentist

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes. Why Work for GEO: We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Initiate and maintain compliance with company policies for accreditation. Complete an initial dental screening on all new commitments within seven (7) days. Evaluate patients needing or applying for dental care. Take impressions for dental plates and send prostheses to outside dental labs. Formulate and create individual treatment plans after a thorough exam. Perform routine cleaning, drilling, filling, and extraction of teeth following National Commission for Correctional Health Care Standards for dental care. Teach about diet, flossing, use of fluoride, and other aspects of dental care. Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented dental conditions. Produce clear and concise health records, reports, and correspondence, including the use of Electronic Health Records system. Maintain supplies and equipment inventory. Provide in-service training for health staff members (dental hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies, and techniques). Supervise professional, technical, and administrative staff. Collaborate with the Hospital medical team, Psychiatric, Mental Health Professionals, Nurses, Health Technicians, and Administrative Assistants. Maintain professional and technical knowledge (attend workshops/seminars/conferences, review professional publications, etc.).

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Degree in dentistry from an accredited dental school required. Licensed to practice as a registered dentist in the state in which the facility is located is required. Professional license must remain on file at all times at the facility where services are rendered. GEO Secured Services