Dentist

Adelphi is seeking a dentist to provide dental care for youth detained in a secured facilities in the Columbia, SC area. The dentist will work with youth between the ages of twelve (12) to twenty-one (21)to provide direct patient care for approximately 24-40 hours weekly Mon-Fri. There will be a dental assistant and a full-time hygienist to assist. Quick Job Facts: • ID: BD-401-03 • Profession: Physician • Specialty: Dentist • Location: Columbia, SC • Coverage Type: Clinical/On-site • Job Type: Contract • Start Date: ASAP • Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri: 24-40 hours weekly Requirements • Thorough knowledge of dental practices and developments in the field of dentistry. • Considerable knowledge of departmental polices, rules, and regulations pertaining to dental health services. • Considerable knowledge of dental health problems in the community or health facilities to which assigned. • Ability to supervise assigned personnel. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, departmental personnel from other professional disciplines within the institution, clinic, or community setting. • Ability to perform dental work of a professional and independent nature. • Ability to supervise and train dental assistants, hygienists, and residents. • Ability to prepare and deliver lectures on dental health education to professional and community groups. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements • Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of South Carolina. • Completion of required residency. Responsibilities: • Conduct dental examinations to assess patient health. • Deliver appropriate dental treatments to institutionalized patients. • Formulate independent diagnoses and professional treatment plans. • Review and update dental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). • Participate in staff and medical department meetings. • Serve as a consultant to health units and other medical services. • Ensure compliance with departmental policies, rules, and regulations. • Supervise and train dental assistants and dental hygienists. • Oversee and mentor dental residents in training. • Plan and conduct dental health education programs. • Prepare and deliver lectures to professional and community groups.