What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist: Part-Time Opportunity! position at WellPath?
Location: Lexington, SC
Facility: SC Lexington Cty Det Ctr
Type: Part-Time
Shift: Day 8 hour
Recruiter: Felicia Fagan
Email: FMFagan@Wellpath.us
Compensation Information: $165,672 - $202,488 / year
Why Wellpath
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to "Always Do The Right Thing!", and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
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.
What you bring to the table
Education:
Graduated from an accredited school of dental medicine
Experience:
One (1) or more years experience in general dentistry preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Current licensure as a Dentist within the State
Current CPR certification
What you will do
Reports to assigned facility at designated hour to examine, supervise and provide dental care/treatment to referred patients
Utilizes standard precautions when providing dental care and treatment
Evaluates patient dental care required or administered, dental operatory conditions, and equipment in use
Evaluates those patients needing or applying for dental care not included under basic health care services and makes whatever recommendations deemed clinically appropriate
Functions as a consultant to the prison staff health care provider, if needed
Monitors need for dental supplies and equipment
Performs routine cleaning, restorative dentistry, and extraction of teeth in accordance with dental policies
Perform dental examination in accordance with the requirements of the facility
Takes impressions for dental appliances, if indicated, sending prosthesis to outside dental labs
Instructs patients in good dental hygiene techniques
Ensures progress note documentation is in SOAP format, problem oriented, legible and is dated, timed and signed
Keeps patient information confidential and respects patients rights to privacy, in accordance with accepted confidentiality practices for incarcerated individuals
Provides in-service training for health staff members on appropriate issues such as dental hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies and techniques
Provides 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 clearance
Must maintain privileges
Must 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 Employer
Our investment in you
Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:
Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Autonomy in a warm team environment
Growth and training
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
Company paid life insurance
Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
Salary : $165,672 - $202,488