NEEDED AT SCI CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTUTITION

IMMEDIATE NEED!

DENTIST

• MONDAY - FRIDAY
• 07:30AM - 3:30PM
• NO WEEKENDS
• NO HOLIDAYS
• NO OVERTIME
• MUST HAVE OWN MALPRACTICE INSURANCE

THE POSITION

Meet new challenges and make a significant difference in a unique and diverse population! Quality Patient Centered Services and The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is actively seeking a dedicated and conscientious dentist to provide professional dental services involving dental care and treatment the offender population at SCI Cambridge Springs.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an independent contractor with Quality Patient Centered Services (QPCS), and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections’ Health Care Team, you will assist in providing quality care to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Offender Population.
Including but not limited to:

• Chart review and any necessary paperwork.
• Examines teeth and gums for infections and diseases.
• Diagnoses and treats diseases and lesions.
• Prepares and fills cavities with appropriate materials.
• Extracts teeth when deemed necessary.
• Administers anesthetics when necessary.
• Prepares, fits, adjusts, and finishes dental prosthetic devices.

Will also be required to document dental treatment information into the electronic health record system utilized by the Department of Corrections.

Work may include the supervision of a dental clinic and its subordinate nonprofessional staff. Work may also include the coordination of on-site contractual dental services. The Dentist should be competent in endodontics, operative dentistry, Panorex radiographs, routine extractions, surgical extractions, soft tissue impactions, removable prosthesis, full and partial and treatment of oral infection.

Additionally, responsiblity to ensure the security of all dental equipment, instrumentation, medicines, materials, and supplies in the office that are needed to render dental treatment. This responsibility involves inventory, tool control, and accounting for all items on several occasions during each workday.

Work is performed without technical or professional supervision.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited school of dentistry. Possession of a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

Basic computer skills to include, but not limited, to Microsoft Office Products.

Legal Requirements:

A required submission of criminal history reports.

You must pass a background investigation.

You must provide complete and accurate information or you may be disqualified.

Must have own malpractice insurance

SCHEDULE:

• MONDAY - FRIDAY
• 07:30AM - 3:30PM
• NO WEEKENDS
• NO HOLIDAYS
• NO OVERTIME

DENTIST RATE: $150/hour flat rate (open to negotiation)

This posting is for an hourly contract position and is non-benefits eligible

This position does not offer benefits, paid time off, or overtime pay. It does not qualify for worker’s compensation or unemployment benefits.

This is an incredible opportunity to showcase your skills to the facility which gives you a spotlight when applying for a full-time opportunity.

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DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience as a Dentist in a Correctional Facility or Emergency Room
• Prior experience using Electronic Health Records (EMR)

Core Competencies and professional traits necessary to perform this job.

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, the practice of triage, nursing assessment, skilled nursing tasks, use of diagnostic instruments and apply independent nursing judgment
• Demonstrates a strong ability to make accurate and safe assessments of medical situations
• Demonstrates skills in assessing and creating care plans for inmate health care needs
• Demonstrates efficiency using electronic medical records
• Demonstrates ability to work with physicians, correctional nursing staff members, representatives of other agencies and correctional facility personnel
• Demonstrates ability to as part of a medical team an
• Demonstrates ability to handle difficult and behaviorally challenged persons and remain calm in tense or potentially threatening situations.

About Our Company:

Quality Patient Centered Services (QPCS) is a nurse owned company and all internal staff are clinical. We know the job. We know what we are asking of you. WE VALUE WHAT YOU DO. Please come join our QPCS family. QPCS has served the Federal and State Governments for over 10 years and exclusively works with the Military and Pennsylvania State Department of Corrections. Come join our team and be a part of something amazing by serving those who serve us and supporting your fellow nurses during this time of need.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:

• Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace
• Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respectively acknowledge people’s differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
• Promote inclusiveness
• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate
• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions'e encourage you to check out the E Marketplace and what type of health insurance plans are available. They are very reasonable cost to individuals and families and offer great plans.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $150.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Schedule:

• 5x8
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
CDC recommendations followed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge Springs, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What is a realistic Start date for you?
• Have you ever worked for a PA State Correctional Institution and if so, are you eligible for rehire?
• Do you understand this position is an hourly contract position and is non-benefits eligible?
• Are you available Monday - Friday 07:30A - 3:30P?

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Dental License (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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