Dentist

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Our dedicated Healthcare Professionals find meaning, support and new opportunities to learn and grow their skills every day. Its what sets us apart from other healthcare industries and drives our success in the correctional healthcare space.

Whether you are just graduating from nursing school or bringing years of experience to your new position at MEDIKO, you will benefit from our competitive compensation, commitment to safety and exposure to the diverse healthcare needs of the clients we serve.

If youre ready to take on a role that will enrich your career and make a real impact to your community, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY to get the conversation started!

Here are the Details -

Position: Dentist

Schedule: 8 hours per week

Location: Roanoke City Jail

Responsibilities:

• Provide and manage direct dental patient care, including oral examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified population

• Prescribe pharmaceuticals and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed oral conditions

• Manage the daily operations of the dental clinic at the facility

• Direct and coordinate patient care activities of dental technical and support staff as required

• Follow established policies, procedures, continuous quality improvement and safety, environmental and infection control standards

• Participate and direct health promotion, education and/or prevention programs for inmates and provides in-service training for health staff members

• Maintain dental records and charts documenting all dental services rendered

• Respond to requests from Security Staff as well as MEDIKO Staff in accordance with MEDIKO and Facility Guidelines, to include following the rules and regulations for employee conduct/behavior and chain of command set forth by the command staff at all times while working within the detention/correctional facility

• On-call services as assigned by the facility and MEDIKO

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduation from an Accredited School of Dental Medicine

• One (1) year experience in General Dentistry preferred

• Currently licensed in the state

• Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved)

Joining MEDIKO comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey:

• Competitive Pay and MVP Bonus Program

• Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family

• Preferred Pharmacy Network options

• MDLIVE virtual Provider telehealth options

• Wellness program

• Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Account options with company match

• Employer-paid Life Insurance Policy/AD&D, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability coverage

• Optional Voluntary coverage for Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans

• Paid portion of Maternity Leaves

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 10 Holidays and flexible Floating Holidays

• Participation in the MEDIKO 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan

• Free Continuing Education

• Access to Perks and Discounts at nationally recognized chains, service providers and retailers

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.