Dentist at Primecare

Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

110.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Dentistry, Dental Health Planning, Supervision, Consultation, Documentation, Training, Impressions, Extractions, Fillings, Routine Drilling, Nutritional Assessment, Health Staff Training

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description PrimeCare Medical (i.e. PCM) has been in operation since 1986. We are a privately owned, physician founded, nationally accredited correctional healthcare practice. PCM provides comprehensive medical, mental health, & dental care services to over 80 county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers throughout the states of PA, MD, FL, NY, & NH. Correctional health care is a unique, challenging, and exciting opportunity for today’s dental professional in that it provides the ability to truly utilize all of your learned skills and knowledge on a daily basis. It is the perfect hybrid of outpatient & emergency dentistry; providing care to an under-served, diverse, and appreciative patient population. We are currently looking for a Part Time, Dentist to join our team and provide on-site dental care at the Fayette County Prison in Uniontown, PA Part time schedule is just 3 to 6 hours in the evening 4p-7p once or twice per week. Schedule is worked Monday - Friday Some important key points for full time position: Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience. hourly rate range is $80.00 - $110.00 per hour Company-paid liability insurance (including tail coverage) provided. Annual licensure reimbursement offered and more! Job Description: The right candidate will provide and supervise dental care of inmates/patients, evaluate dental health programs and dental services, function as a consultant to facility physicians, monitor the need for dental supplies and equipment, and participate in dental health planning. Other responsibilities will include: Perform routine drilling, filling and extraction of teeth in accordance with established standards of practice. Complete, within seven (7) days for prisons, fourteen (14) days for jails, and seven (7) days for juvenile centers; an initial dental screening on all new commitments. Evaluate those inmates/patients needing or applying for dental care, not included under basic dental care services and make recommendations deemed clinically appropriate. Treat inmates/patients whose dental care is significantly affecting their nutritional status. Take impressions for dental plates and completes follow-up care that is required. Document completely all services rendered in the inmate/patient dental health record. Instruct inmates/patients in dental hygiene techniques. Provide in-service training for health staff in areas of dental hygiene, care, emergencies, techniques and treatment. Complete dental exam on inmates/patients at anniversary date of incarceration. The period for jails is one (1) year, prisons thirty (30) days and juvenile centers sixty (60) days. Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated. Requirements Graduate of an accredited School of Dentistry. Licensed to practice Dentistry in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Maintain current DEA license. Maintain active BLS (i.e. CPR) certification. Maintain current Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

The Dentist will provide and supervise dental care for inmates, evaluate dental health programs, and monitor the need for dental supplies. Responsibilities also include performing routine dental procedures and instructing inmates in dental hygiene techniques.