"Dentist I FT UCHC Northern Region"

Position Summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Dentist to work within locations in the Central Region of the Department of Corrections Facilities. The Dentist provides dental health services to the inmate population at the Prison.

• Performs dental assessments on inmates upon intake, to determine dental needs and urgency of needs.
• Charts results in the Electronic Medical Record and develops initial plan of treatment.
• Performs and/or interprets radiographic exams.
• Provides dental treatment including emergency treatment of teeth and surrounding soft tissues such as oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and periodontal therapy, within the scope of a general dentist.
• Corrects significant oral problems which may adversely affect inmate's health.
• Makes referrals for procedures which cannot be performed at the institution.
• Provides professional consultation to all members of the Health Services team relative to the inmate's health care management.
• In conjunction with the Medical Director, prescribes medications from formulary for inmate's healthcare needs.

City: Newark

State: NJ

Special Conditions: Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements