About this opportunity
CorrHealth lists this PT Dentist opportunity in fort collins, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Schedule: 5hrs/weekly (weekday availability)
Position Overview
Our Dentist provides the dental services to patients. They provide the required documentation to the HSARN in order to monitor compensation for service compliance with the facility contract. If there are changes within scheduled coverage, they notify the Director of Operations and HSA. They abide by the security regulations of the facilities, and the regulations of the institution to which they are assigned. The Dentist also maintains CME requirements for continued dental practice in the state of employment.
Essential Duties
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; makes whatever recommendations deemed clinically appropriate
Functions as a consultant to the prison staff health care provider, if needed
Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
Current licensure as a Dentist within state of employment
Graduated from an accredited school of dental medicine
One (1) or more years' experience in general dentistry preferred
Additional Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Competencies
Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
Excellent verbal and written comprehension
Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment
Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
Employment Requirements
Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
Must have current CPR/BLS certification
Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
Security Requirements
Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
Physical/Mental Requirements
This position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the following:
Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
Ability to position oneself in different spaces
Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
Work Environment
Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.
Correctional Nurse / Correctional Healthcare / Correctional Nursing / Corrections / County Corrections / Corrections Nurse / Corrections Healthcare / Correctional Medicine / Forensic Nursing / Jail Nursing
Other
Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc.Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect.Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.
Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable).
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Worksite address
fort collins, CO, 80523, US
Who can apply
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