Dentist - Nevada Southern
Company: CoreCivic
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
This job is performed at the Nevada Southern Detention Center in
Pahrump, NV. $150 000 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, and 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_Job Type: Full-timePay: $150,000.00 -
$200,000.00 per yearBenefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible
schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement
plan Vision insuranceWork setting: In-personWork Location: In
person
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