Dentist - Part Time Schenectady County NY
Company: CFG Health Network
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Job Description:
Overview: POSITION SUMMARYThe Dentist is responsible for
providing general dentistry and services while ensuring effective
inmate patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient
outcomes of the assigned correctional facility consistent with
current CFG clinical guidelines, community standards of care, and
contractual obligations.Responsibilities:POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES*
Performs and documents routine dental assessments and evaluations
on inmate patients referred by the nursing/professional staff of
the assigned correctional facility consistent with the National
Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards of care,
NJ 10-A, American Correctional Association (ACA) and Performance
Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS) as appropriate.* Ability
to assess and diagnosis dental conditions, evaluate treatment
options, implement treatment plans, and educate patients on oral
health care.* Performs and interprets radiographic dental exams as
indicated.* Records all dental care information concisely,
accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate
format and on the appropriate forms.* Provides emergency treatment
of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues such as: oral surgery,
restorative dentistry and periodontal therapy, within the scope of
general dentistry.* Makes proper referrals for treatments or
procedures which cannot be performed at the institution or are
beyond the technical proficiency of his/her practice.* Ensures the
daily logbook describing each patient visit is maintained according
to established procedure.* In cooperation with the Site Medical
Director, provides professional consultation to all members of the
Health Services team relative to inmates' health care management.*
Provides services in accordance with the Centers for Disease
Control infection guidelines, federal, state and local laws and the
Quality Assurance Program standards.* In conjunction with the Site
Medical Director, prescribes medications under the guidelines of
the approved CFG formulary.* Adheres to all universal precautions
and infection control policies and protocols at all times.*
Participates in the development of in-programs and maintains public
relations with other health disciplines within the institution.*
Responsible and accountable for dental office security including
instrument, medicine and needle counts in accordance with local and
state regulations.* Promotes a therapeutic environment to ensure
inmate patients are treated in a professional, ethical and tactful
manner.* Adheres to the security regulations of the institution to
which dental services are provided.* Maintains membership in
American Correctional Health Services Association
(ACHSA).Qualifications:POSITION REQUIREMENTSMinimum Education*
Completion from an accredited dental school facility with a degree
of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine
(DMD).* Completion of a US based residency program in a dental
facility.* Current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in
the state the facility is located (maintain a current copy of
license on file at the facility at all times).Minimum Work
Experience* Previous clinical experience in the dental field that
indicates knowledge of diagnosis, assessment, and implementation of
treatment plans.Required Skills* Excellent critical thinking and
assessment skills.* Ability to make decisions independently.*
Assertive, empathetic and able to provide care objectively.* Strong
interpersonal communication and customer service skills.* Basic
computer skills.* Ability to command the respect and confidence of
inmates and staff; and philosophically committed to the objectives
of the facility.* Strong knowledge of general dentistry, current
developments in the field of dentistry, hospital and clinic
organization, management, and procedures.* Capable of preparing
written reports and able to handle legal depositions and court
hearings.* Maintains an active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Certification.* Must have an unrestricted and valid prescriptive
authority with Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS*
Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests.* May
be required to work nights, weekend, and holidays.ORGANIZATIONAL
EXPECTATIONS* Provides a positive and professional representation
of CFG Health Systems, LLC.* Keeps patient information confidential
and respects patient's right to privacy.* Must be mature, flexible,
intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of
inmates and staff, and philosophically committed to the objectives
of the facility.* Promotes culture of safety for patients and
employees through proper identification, reporting documentation,
and prevention.* Maintains competency and knowledge of current
standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of
job role or practice.* Attends all CFG Health Systems related staff
meetings.* Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.*
Completes required orientation and trainings directed by facility.*
Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on
assignment.* Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence
Protocol.* Adheres to PREA regulations.* Maintains security
clearance for the assigned facility.* Identifies and utilized
appropriate channels of communication with supervising
staff.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon written request to your
supervisor for individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential responsibilities functions.* May regularly be required to
stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for
prolonged periods of time.* Ability to communicate and understand
written and verbal communication.* The employee must be able to
lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.EOE M/V/F/D
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