We’re seeking an experienced Dentist to join our professional team at the Kittrell Job Corps Center.  The center is located Northeast of Durham & Raleigh in Kittrell, NC The position is supporting the operation of a student residential training facility working 10.8 hours per week.   

Job Corps is a government-funded, no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. We strive to fulfill this mission by following our Core Values of Safety, Individual Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Growth and Commitment. Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone's life.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must hold an active license to practice as a Dentist in the state of NC
• Must have CPR Certfication 
• Must possess at least one year of non-internship post graduation experience in a similar setting with license. 

Scope of Services:

• Assessment and diagnosis, to include:
• Dental readiness inspection within 14 days after entry by the Center Dentist or designee (i.e., dental hygienist, dental assistant or center nursing staff) to identify urgent care need for oral conditions that if not treated are expected to result in dental emergencies in the near future.
• Elective oral examination upon student request, including x-rays to precede dental treatment.
• Treatment, to include:
• Dental procedures to treat oral disease and correct oral health conditions that may represent employability barriers. Specific procedures include:
• Restorations
• Extraction of pathological teeth
• Root canal therapy on anterior and other strategic teeth
• Replacement of missing upper anterior teeth with a removable prosthesis
• Dental hygiene treatment that involves nonsurgical periodontal care to treat periodontal disease
• Referral to off-center facilities as necessary for emergent or urgent conditions treatable beyond the expertise of general dentist
• Oral disease prevention education and management, to include:
• Oral strategies, such as oral hygiene instruction, risk assessments, and group education.
• Oral health promotion activities with an emphasis on overall wellness and employability.
• Providing a written diagnosis and treatment plan as part of an oral health and wellness plan for each student and obtaining agreement for voluntary care before proceeding with treatment.
• Providing oral health education.
• Establishing an appropriate referral system to ensure the receipt of specialty care as defined in the PRH and within budget constraints.
• Providing or arranging for 24-hour emergency coverage.
• Participating in the coordination and integration of the oral health program with the wellness components, Center activities, and Center community activities.
• Maintaining the accuracy and confidentiality of all required oral health and wellness records when they are in the subcontractor’s presence.
• Providing support to the students in acquiring and practicing the oral health-related skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will make them employable.
• Developing and complying with Job Corps infection control policies and procedures.
• Reviewing and signing Health Care Guidelines annually for dental care in accordance with PRH requirements and applicable state practice law.
• Enforcing appropriate student workplace behavior when students are in the dental office or waiting area.
• Arranging appropriate medial separations in conformity with the PRH.
• Collecting data and preparing reports as required by the Center Director and/or the Department of Labor.
• Advising/consulting as requested with the Center Director and Center staff on oral health and dental programmatic issues.
• Cooperating with corporate and Regional Office Center assessments.
• Ensuring that regular preventive maintenance is provided to the dental equipment.

Professionals who take pride in their work and want to be appreciated for their efforts are encouraged to contact us for this worthy cause! If you fit this description and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume online today. For more information, call 703-260-6245 or email cmurray@potomacmngmnt.com. 

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