Dentist

Duties

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctoral Degree (DDS or DMD)
• Three (3) years’ related experience
• Florida Dental License (DDS or DMD), DEA Certification
• Maintain appropriate, unrestricted credentials according to the licensure, certification, and registration requirements of the jurisdiction
• CPR – BLS or ACLS Certification
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
• Consideration for this position requires a credit check

Minimums

• Ability to diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums, and related oral structures
• Ability to examine inmate to determine nature of condition, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic procedures
• Ability to clean, fill, and extract teeth, using rotary and hand instruments, medications and surgical procedures
• Ability to provide preventive dental services to inmates
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

How to apply

The physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a typical work day to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Members in this position may be required to:

• Sit up to 6 hours per day
• Stand up to 1 hour per day
• Walk up to 1 hour per day
• Continuously lift up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Continuously bend, reach and twist
• Occasionally squat