The Center Dentist will provide students of the Miami Job Corps Center with the services stated here. Such services will be provided as authorized by the Center Director or his/her representative. Remuneration for services rendered will be at the rates set forth in the Center Dentist’s fee schedule.

The Center Dentist shall oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of the total Center oral health and wellness program, which is subject to the approval of the Center Director. Center Dentist shall provide adequate licensed personnel to perform dental and dental hygienic services for students, including but not limited to:

1. Providing a mandated oral examination, to include 4 bite wings, and the development of an oral health and wellness plan within 14 days after the student’s arrival at the Center.
2. Providing a written diagnosis and treatment plan as part of an oral health and wellness plan for each student and obtaining approval from the Center Director or Health & Wellness Manager, or obtaining agreement for voluntary care, before proceeding with treatment.
3. Establishing treatment according to priority classification and within programmatic and budget constraints.
4. Providing basic dental care, as defined by the Job Corps Policy Requirements Handbook (PRH).
5. Providing oral health education.
6. Establishing an appropriate referral system to ensure the receipt of specialty care as defined in the PRH and within budgetary constraints.
7. Providing or arranging for 24-hour emergency coverage.
8. Participating in the coordination and integration of the oral health program with the wellness components, Center activities and Center-community activities.
9. Maintaining the accuracy and confidentiality of all required oral health and wellness records when they are in the Center Dentist’s presence.
10. Providing support to the students in acquiring and practicing the oral health-related skills, knowledge and attitudes that will increase their employability.
11. Developing and complying with Job Corps infection control policies and procedures.
12. Reviewing and signing health Care Guidelines annually for dental care in accordance with the Technical Assistance Guide on Health Care Guidelines.
13. Enforcing appropriate student workplace behavior when students are in the dental office or waiting area.
14. Center Dentist and Dental Hygienist are required to comply with the Center’s sign-in procedures, a log book containing sign-in sheet is kept in the health and wellness department and is updated and filed on weekly basis.
15. Arranging appropriate medical separations in conformity with the PRH.
16. Collecting data and preparing reports as required by the Center Director and/or the Department of Labor.
17. Advising / consulting as requested with the Center Director and Center staff on oral health and dental programmatic issues.
18. Cooperating with corporate and Regional Office Center assessments.
19. Ensuring that regular preventive maintenance is provided to the dental equipment.

The Center Dentist will adhere to the policies, procedures and guidelines established by Job Corps. It is understood that the services provided by the Center Dentist and Dental Hygienist are subject to monitoring and review by the Department of Labor.

In the performance of the above duties and responsibilities, the Center Dentist:

1. Shall maintain malpractice insurance to cover the professional services to students, with limits consistent with the medical service industry.
2. Shall make no public statements regarding its activities or to disclose any information regarding Job Corps students or Job Corps activities without prior written approval of the Center Director or his/her designated representative. Unauthorized release of student records is a federal crime punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
3. Shall be responsible for finding and arranging for a professionally qualified replacement/substitute during temporary periods of absence of more than one calendar week.
4. Shall be personally and financially liable for the cost of any patient referral without prior written approval of the Center Director.
5. Certifies its intent to comply with all equal employment opportunity practices and affirmative action policies as required by law and agrees not to discriminate against any student, employee and/or contractor because of race, religion, color gender, age or national origin.
6. Shall provide current copies of all professional licenses, certifications and professional liability insurance documents required by the Center.
7. Agrees that all research projects and/or publications relating to Job Corps health activities will first be cleared through the National Office of Job Corps, Washington, D.C.

To support the Center Dentist in the performance of its duties, the Center shall:

1. Schedule students for dental exams and procedures, as required by Job Corps guidelines.
2. Provide all U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Job Corps guidelines, handbooks, etc., required to operate the Job Corps Wellness Services Program.