The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Dentist

DentalUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeAdelanto, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in dentistry from an accredited dental school is required.
A license to practice as a registered dentist in the state where the facility is located is required, and the professional license must remain on file at the facility where services are rendered.
The candidate must be able to deal effectively with detainees, inmates, and staff in difficult situations.
The candidate must be able to adjust medical techniques to the needs of the correctional population, communicate with medical and detention staff about detainee care, and account for the facility's security needs.

Responsibilities

Initiate and maintain compliance with company accreditation policies.
Complete an initial dental screening for each new commitment within seven days.
Evaluate patients needing or requesting dental care and make clinically appropriate recommendations; take impressions for dental plates and send prostheses to outside dental laboratories.
Formulate individualized treatment plans after thorough examinations.
Perform routine cleaning, drilling, filling, and tooth extraction in accordance with National Commission for Correctional Health Care dental standards.
Educate patients about oral health maintenance and prevention, including diet, flossing, fluoride use, and other aspects of dental care.
Prescribe pharmaceuticals, medications, and treatment regimens for documented dental conditions, and regularly review cases requiring ongoing medical or pharmaceutical attention.
Produce clear and concise health records, reports, and correspondence using the Electronic Health Records system.
Monitor the need for dental supplies and equipment.
Provide in-service training to health staff on dental hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies, and related techniques.
Supervise professional, technical, and administrative staff and provide input into performance evaluations.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with federal and state health information privacy laws.
Collaborate and communicate with the hospital medical team, psychiatric and mental health professionals, nurses, health technicians, and administrative assistants.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, seminars, conferences, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits Information

*Position is ON-SITE*

Independent (1099) Contractor

**Need is Full Time - Forty Hours Weekly**

*Malpractice Offered | NO Insurance Barriers*

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary:

The Dentist provides and supervises the complete dental care of facility detainees/inmates. Evaluates and seeks improvement in the facility dental health program, dental services provided, patient care required/administered, dental operative conditions and equipment in use. Functions as a consultant to the facility staff physician.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Dentist initiates and maintains compliance with company policies for accreditation.
The Dentist completes an initial dental screening on all new commitments within seven (7) days.
Evaluates those patients needing or applying for dental care and makes recommendations deemed clinically appropriate. Takes impressions for dental plates. Sends prostheses to outside dental labs.
The Dentist formulates and create treatment plans on an individual basis after a thorough exam.
Performs routine cleaning, drilling, filling, and extraction of teeth in accordance with National Commission for Correctional Health Care Standards for dental care.
The Dentist educates patients on maintaining proper oral health and prevention.
Teaches patients about diet, flossing, use of fluoride, and other aspects of dental care.
The Dentist prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented dental conditions and regularly reviews those cases requiring ongoing medical/pharmaceutical attention.
Produces clear and concise health records, reports and correspondence, including the use of Electronic Health Records system
The Dentist monitors need for dental supplies and equipment.
Provides in-service training for health staff members on appropriate issues, such as dental hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies, and techniques.
The Dentist supervises the work of professional, technical and administrative Provides input into performance evaluation.
Maintains patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
The Dentist collaborates and communicates effectively with the Hospital medical team, Psychiatric, Mental Health Professionals, Nurses, Health Technicians and Administrative Assistants.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops/seminars/conferences, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
The Dentist maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
Performs other various duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Degree in dentistry from an accredited dental school Licensed to practice as a registered dentist in the state in which the facility is located is required.
Professional license must remain on file at all times at the facility where services are rendered.
Must be able to deal effectively with difficult detainees/inmates and staff at times.
Demonstrate the ability to adjust medical techniques to accommodate the needs of the specialized population of the correctional setting. This includes communication between medical staff and detention staff about the care of detainees while understanding and adjusting for the unique security issues of the facility.

About the Company

The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

The GEO Group operates, owns, and manages private prisons, detention centers, and mental health facilities, and also runs government-owned facilities under contract. It provides services through facility management, residential treatment, electronic monitoring, and community-based programs, delivered under government contracts. The company differentiates itself by being the largest prison operator in the United States with a diversified portfolio that includes private corrections, mental health services, and monitoring programs, expanded through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to deliver secure and well-managed correctional and behavioral-health services across a wide geographic footprint by owning, operating, and contracting facilities for government clients.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Boca Raton, FL
Founded: 1984

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