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CoreCivic is currently seeking Dentist who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.\nThe Dentist is responsible for professional dental care for inmates/residents.\nThe 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.\nPerform routine dental treatment including examining teeth and gums for cavities, infections and diseases; taking necessary x-rays; performing fillings and extractions as warranted.\nDiagnose and develop dental treatment plans for inmates/residents.\nDevelop, coordinate and supervise the facility dental program to include advising and instructing inmates/residents in the cause and prevention of dental disease.\nRecruit, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of any subordinate staff.\nConsult with other health care staff and coordinate specialized or emergency dental care as needed.\nControl and inventory medication, syringes and other dental supplies or equipment as required by established procedures.\nKeep work area clean; use or direct the use of appropriate sanitation methods.\nPrepare 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.\nMaintain absolute security and confidentiality of all dental records.\nRoutinely audit dental files for documentation of all provided services.\nCoordinate professional dental and related services performed by external providers.\nProvide input for facility dental budget requests.\nIdentify financial responsibility (inmate/resident, corporate, insurance company, etc.) for all incurred expenses.\nComplete logs of all dental billings and assist the business office by reviewing all dental billings at least monthly.\nEvaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of dental and related services.\nAudit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary.\nMonitor and supervise strict staff compliance with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.\nMaintain equipment and supplies as required; order replacement items in a timely manner; requisition appropriate purchases via the purchase order system.\nInspect 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.\nMonitor and evaluate physical safety requirements of both patients and staff to provide a safe working environment.\nAttend seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., as required.\nAccept on call status.\nMonitor 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.\nCommunicate 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. 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