Dentist I FT UCHC Northern Region

Recruitment/Posting Title Dentist I FT UCHC Northern Region

Job Category Staff & Executive – Allied Health – Dental Clinic

Department UCHC-Ph-Northern State Prison

Overview 

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff.

We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments.

We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.

Posting SummaryRutgers 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.

Position Status Full Time

Hours Per Week 40

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement 

This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 01S

Position Salary 

Annual Minimum Salary 24616.00

Annual Mid Range Salary 116348.00

Annual Maximum Salary 208080.00

Standard Hours 40.00

Union Description Health Care Professionals

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Benefits 

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit 

Terms of Appointment Staff – 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience 

Certifications/Licenses 

• Graduate of accredited School of Dentistry or graduate of an accredited university with a DDS or DMD degree.
• Currently licensed and current DEA certification number.
• Computer literacy, a valid driver’s license is required. Possesses own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Preferred QualificationsGeneral practice residency and/or previous clinical dental experience preferred.

Equipment Utilized 

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

Special Conditions 

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

Posting Number 25ST0037

Posting Open Date 

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Off Campus

City Newark

State NJ

Location Details 

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