Dental Public Health Job at Quality Patient Centered Services LLC in Batavia, NY

Quality Patient Centered Services, LLC (QPCS) is seeking a Dentist to join our team for a full-time, day-shift position at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility . This is a W-2 position offering comprehensive fringe benefits, including an attractive 401(k) and leave package.

We are proudly partnered with InGenesis, an innovative healthcare provider who is as passionate about healthcare delivery and mutually mission-minded as QPCS to support and serve those in need at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility.

About QPCS

Quality Patient Centered Services LLC (QPCS) is a nurse-owned company and clinically supported by health professionals that have worked in similar correctional environments that you will support.

We understand the job. We know what we are asking you. WE GET IT. WE VALUE WHAT YOU DO.

QPCS is a healthcare staffing and consulting firm which has worked exclusively to serve underserved communities for the Federal, State and Local Governments for nearly 13 years.

As part of our team, you can be a part of something amazing by serving people in need. Isn’t that why we work in healthcare anyway?

We are looking for like-minded, motivated, dedicated, passionate and committed professionals to join our QPCS family.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:

• Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever-changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
• Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respectively acknowledge people’s differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
• Promote inclusiveness
• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate
• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions

Our Core Values uphold our mission to serve with dignity and integrity:

Q – Quality: Standards ensure exceptional patient care and outstanding service.

P – Passion: Commit dedicated to surpassing staff and client expectations.

C – Community: Teamwork-driven atmosphere to generate diverse opportunities.

S – Sustainability: Trustworthy, reliable foundation for future growth and development.

The Hard Facts

As you work with QPCS, you will learn that we are communicative, transparent, and respectful of your time. We are direct and to the point, especially regarding the onboarding process. This is to ensure the expectations are clear so you are as educated and prepared as possible.

We recognize your commitment to follow through and are respectful of your time invested to do what it takes to join our team.

We welcome you to apply to join our team if the timing is right for you, and you are serious about this opportunity.

Onboarding.

• Working at Federal Government facilities requires security clearance.
• The Federal security clearance process is cumbersome and requires timely commitment from QPCS and our candidates to ensure we are successfully securing the position for you.
• Please only apply if you are serious about this opportunity and ready to start putting in the work with us immediately, from day one, as we team together to make this long-term career goal a reality.
• Candidates hired to join our team will be employees of QPCS.

Come ready.

• Once offered the opportunity by QPCS, to be fully considered for this position, there is an extensive onboarding process due to the security clearance requirements which MUST be completed timely within a structured timeframe set by the federal government.

Come Patient.

• Although you may complete your extensive onboarding timely, there is a significant amount of work to be done to clear each candidate to work at Federal Facilities.
• The goal is to have you cleared and working within 30 days from the date of the job offer acceptance.
• The clearance process, once submitted for review, is beyond the control of QPCS.

QPCS is ready for YOU!

Job Description

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The dentist provides oral health care for detainees in ICE custody and assists with local dental program management and auxiliary staff monitoring as directed within prescribed policy and accreditation standards. The dentist is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functioning of the dental clinic, including infection control and environmental health and safety.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Graduate from a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) program located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation in the year of the applicant’s graduation.

2. One year of recent work experience in the United States as a licensed practicing dentist.

3. Experience in Oral Surgery is mandatory.

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

1. Hold and maintain a full, current and unrestricted license to practice dentistry independently in the state in which the duty station is located. The license must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during the term of employment.

2. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Broad functions of dentistry: diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and emergency care.

2. Knowledge of dental science, e.g. oral anatomy, oral physiology and histology, restorative dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery (note: strong oral surgery skills and experience are required).

3. Must adhere to requirements for safety, infection control, quality assurance, clinical documentation, and data management.

4. Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in diagnostic and treatment procedures.

5. Ability to respond to and/or coordinate response to medical emergencies.

6. Completes and passes all competency testing initially, annually, and as needed.

7. Completes all initial, annual and ad hoc training as required/assigned.

8. Ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

9. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.

10. Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written).

11. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.

12. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment, including electronic health records, web-based training and communications.

13. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

14. Knowledge of regulations on the confidentiality of medical records and information (HIPAA/Privacy Act) and applicable accreditation standards.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides primary oral healthcare including examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients within prescribed IHSC policy and accreditation standards.

2. Assures strict sharps and instruments control/accountability through maintenance of prescribed twice-daily logging and counts.

3. Observes IHSC radiation safety protocols, EPA Radiation Protection Guidance and recommendations, National Council on Radiation Protection guidance, and American Dental Association recommendations/guidance when exposing dental radiographs to assure optimal patient and provider safety.

4. Assures optimum sterilization and/or disinfection procedures, including instrument processing and spore testing in accordance with IHSC policy and CDC guidelines.

5. Refers patients to dental specialists through the IHSC managed care program for consultation and/or treatment when appropriate.

6. Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients.

7. Assists with day-to-day technical oversight of the dental auxiliary staff and provides input to the Local Dental Unit Chief, HSA, and/or designated supervisory authority.

8. Serves as a resource to local facility staff on dental health issues.

9. Provides annual dental training to local medical staff.

10. Collects and organizes accurate dental data and submits them to the Regional Dental Consultant in a timely manner.

11. Attends monthly dental teleconferences, organizational and local duty station meetings.

12. May periodically be asked to travel to provide dental care at other sites.

13. Performs duties in support of the local medical unit and/or IHSC Dental Program (e.g. equipment maintenance, supply/equipment acquisition, performance improvement initiatives, training program development, etc.).

14. Adheres to and maintains awareness of all IHSC policies, procedures, directives, operational memoranda and accreditation standards.

Legal Requirements (Insert any additional if needed)

• Completion of a criminal history background check and any other clearance as required by the federal government.
• Hold and maintain a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice independently in the state in which the duty station is located. The license must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during the term of employment.