Overview

We are seeking a Part-Time Dentist to work at a county jail(s) in the Lovington, New Mexico Area. Correctional dentistry is a unique, challenging, and exciting opportunity for dentists because it allows you to provide patient care without the interference and barriers associated within a private practice. This is the perfect opportunity to provide dentistry in a public health setting, while improving health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental services within designated hours of operations.
• Utilize universal precautions for patient dental care.
• Exam, diagnose and treat patients consistent with professional standards and defined scope of service.
• Document patients’ needs for every dental encounter utilizing the SOAP format, update the patient health history, and obtain patient consent prior to delivering of care.
• Keep patient information confidential and respect patients' rights to privacy, in accordance with accepted confidentiality practices for incarcerated individuals.

Schedule

Location: Lea County Detention Center, 1401 S. Commercial St., Lovington, NM 88260- 1 Saturay every other month

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Dentistry Medicine (DDS/DMD)
• Experienced clinician preferred
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply
• One (1) year of experience in oral surgery preferred
• Active and unrestricted State Dental License
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Great interpersonal skills

With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated, and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we’ve set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models. Join our team, and become a part of a bridge for better health.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.