General Dentist

Wexford Health Sources, one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care company, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality. For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services.

At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue. This is for a part-time (32 hrs/wk) Dentist at the Lakin Correctional Center in West Columbia, WV.

Excellent compensation and benefit package

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible and accountable for supervising the dental staff and managing the dental activity as well as for providing oral health care to patients such as fillings, extractions, dentures, root canals, etc.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Standard dental setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel. Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.
Job Requirements:
TRAVEL: Minimal travel required.

LICENSING:

Current West Virginia Dental license
Current DEA license
CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification

EDUCATION: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) degree

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Minimum one (1) year practicing dentistry
Skilled in recognizing the symptoms of shock and fainting; must be prepared to provide necessary aid as directed during procedures.
Correctional Experience Preferred.
Supervisory Experience preferred.
EOE/M/F/D/V