Fee For Service Dentist - Erie County Sheriff's Office - Buffalo, NY

As a fee-for service dental provider, contractor will provide dental services for individuals in the custody of the Erie County Holding Center and/or Erie County Correctional Facility. Dental contractor performs examinations of individuals teeth and surrounding oral structures utilizing x-ray imaging, mouth mirrors, and other diagnostic procedures and instruments to determine pathological or irregular conditions. Treats dental disease, including soft and hard tissue pathology.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Provide dental care and treatment with incarcerated individuals in the custody of the Erie County Holding Center and/or Erie County Correctional Facility. Provides dental care and services that are necessary for adequate mastication and not limited to palliative pain relief, antibiotics, filling of sharp tooth, and extractions. Counsels patients on proper dental care and specialized dental needs.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARISTERISTCS: Thorough knowledge of modern principals and procedures of dentistry and specialized dental procedures; ability to provide professional dentistry services to disadvantaged and medically compromised patients; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients and staff; ability to instruct other in dental hygiene; good professional judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position; knowledge of HIPAA regulations and compliance standards
Please submit a full and detailed resume.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $85.00 per hour
Work Location: In person

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