Dentist - Notional

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• Position contingent upon successful contract award.

Location

TBD

Clearance Level

T2 – Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT)

Primary Function

Delivers comprehensive dental services, triage, and emergency dental care in a high-security detention clinic, ensuring evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative/endodontic/extraction procedures within scope and resources.
• Provide urgent/emergency care, dental trauma management, and pain control.
• Oversee infection control, radiation safety, and dental equipment maintenance standards.
• Supervise dental staff (hygienists/assistants); mentor and participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) reviews.
• Coordinate off-site specialty referrals and continuity of care upon transfer or release.
• Support emergency response within scope (e.g., dental trauma first aid).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with federal privacy standards.

Job Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS/DMD) from an accredited program; active, unrestricted state license.
• 2 years clinical experience; public health or correctional experience preferred.
• BLS/CPR; ACLS preferred.
• Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment without physical limitations.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and healthcare management systems (EHR, scheduling, inventory).
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary clearances and credentials required for access to detention facilities.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, resided in the U.S. for 3 years in the past 5 years.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to obtain and maintain favorable background investigations.
• Meet the requirements of the contract for all immunizations.
• Must complete all required training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant languages) preferred.
• Experience preferably in correctional, detention, military, or government-contracted healthcare environments.
• Knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, detention facility healthcare standards, and government contracting compliance.
• Strong background in compliance, audits, and inspections (e.g., NCCHC, ACA, Joint Commission).
• Detention center experience.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions

• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must complete all required training.
• Ability to work in a secure facility and comply with security protocols.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods and lift up to 25–35 lbs as role requires.
• Exposure to emotionally challenging situations.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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