Job Type Part-timeDescriptionDOCS Health is seeking a Part-Time, General Dentist to provide problem-focused dental services in the greater Albany, NY area. This will cover three facilities: Fulton County Correctional Facility, Schoharie County Jail and Sullivan County Jail.Candidate must possess strong diagnostic and clinical skills with an emphasis on oral surgery. This is a unique opportunity for Dentists looking to earn supplemental income without the administrative responsibilities, selling of dentistry, or overhead costs associated with a traditional private practice. DOCS manages all staffing, documentation, invoicing/billing, and ordering of dental supplies, including PPE and instrumentation. Access to DOCS' Chief Dental Officer 24/7 for clinical consultation and support.
- Consistent Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - once a month from 7:30am to 3:30pm
- Dental assistant provided
- Travel accommodations paid by DOCS
- Logistics arranged by DOCS
- Long-term supplemental income
- Malpractice reimbursement
Responsibilities:
- Perform dental services within designated hours of operations.
- Utilize universal precautions for patient dental care.
- Exam, diagnose and treat patients consistent with professional standards and defined scope of service.
- Document patients' needs for every dental encounter utilizing the SOAP format, update the patient health history, and obtain patient consent prior to delivering of care.
- Keep patient information confidential and respect patients' rights to privacy, in accordance with accepted confidentiality practices for incarcerated individuals.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of Dentistry Medicine (DDS/DMD)
- Experienced clinician preferred
- Recent graduates encouraged to apply
- One (1) year of experience in oral surgery preferred
- Active and unrestricted State Dental License
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Great interpersonal skills
If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process. DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.