Acuity International ยท 5 months ago
Dentist - Corrections (Notional)
Huerfano, Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAcuity International is a global organization offering diverse career opportunities, and they are seeking a Dentist for correctional facilities. The role involves providing professional dental care for inmates, including routine treatments, developing dental plans, and supervising the dental program within the facility.
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Responsibilities
Perform routine dental treatment including examining teeth and gums for cavities, infections, and diseases; taking necessary x-rays; performing fillings, extractions, cleanings, full and partial dentures, and anterior and premolar root canals as warranted
Diagnose and develop dental treatment plans for inmates/residents
Develop, coordinate, and supervise the facility dental program to include advising and instructing inmates/residents in the cause and prevention of dental disease
Recruit, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of any subordinate staff
Consult with other health care staff and coordinate specialized or emergency dental care as needed
Control and inventory medications, syringes, dental instruments, and other dental supplies or equipment as required by established procedures
Keep work area clean; use or direct the use of appropriate sanitation and infection control methods
Prepare 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
Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all dental records
Routinely audit dental files for documentation of all provided services
Monitor the provision of any required contract services
Coordinate professional dental and related services performed by external providers
Screen all requests for records and approve/disapprove responses as appropriate following policy and procedures
Provide input for facility dental budget requests
Identify financial responsibility (inmate/resident, corporate, insurance company, etc.) for all incurred expenses
Complete logs of all dental billings and assist the business office by reviewing all dental billings at least monthly
Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of dental and related services
Audit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary
Monitor and supervise strict staff compliance with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances
Observe and record inmate/resident behavior
Maintain equipment and supplies as required; order replacement items in a timely manner; requisition appropriate purchases via the purchase order system
Inspect 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
Monitor and evaluate physical safety requirements of both patients and staff to provide a safe working environment
Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, etc., as required
Accept on-call status
Monitor 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
Communicate 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. This includes giving information, instructions, and directions, mediating disputes, and providing reliable testimony, in court and other formal settings
Review, process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attend court hearings, when necessary; conduct research of charts; review status of inmates/residents with serious health problems for completion of all necessary intervention and treatment
Read, analyze, comprehend, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs
Coordinate the movement of inmates/residents to and from different areas for dental treatment
Initiate and complete investigations and inquiries with accuracy by gathering information and evidence, interviewing, and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informers; exercise independent judgment by determining when probable cause exists to recommend or take disciplinary action
Reliably and repetitively identify inmates/residents by visual means
Perform searches of people and objects capable of concealing contraband. Search buildings and outdoor areas that will involve detecting and identifying objects and detaining people
Engage in functions in confined areas, physically checking the doors, windows, and other areas to verify they are secure
Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of inmates/residents and others encountered in an antagonistic environment
Take appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations
Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; apply management techniques to problems of administration and devise workable solutions
Add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Endeavor to comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contract
Remain alert at all times and react quickly, efficiently and calmly in emergency and other high stress situations
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an approved school of dentistry and licensure as a dentist in the state of employment
Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
Must demonstrate a knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques, pertinent facility rules, regulations, and standards
Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age
Preferred
At least one year of experience preferred
BLS certification
A valid driver's license is preferred, unless required by contract or applicable statute
Company
Acuity International
Acuity International is a leading provider of process and technology-based critical services to global government.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anthony Corbi
Chief Executive Officer
Joe Guiliano
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Washington Technology
2025-06-22
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