Highlights
Job descriptions: Providers focus on age-related dental issues, managing conditions like Alzheimer's, and treating patient's onsite at Indiana Veterans' Home 1-2 days a week (up to 8 hours total). Prescribing necessary antibiotics or analgesics and coordinating with the facility's medical staff regarding polypharmacy (managing dry mouth and side effects of resident medications).
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Indianapolis, IN |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | http://crescensinc.com/ |
Description
Role: Dentist Part Time
Location: Lafayette, IN (Onsite)
Duration: 10+ Month
Type: Contract
Note:
Part-time, 8 hours per week (can be split into 1 or 2 days)
This an onsite position and Phone and in-person interview
Job descriptions:
Location: Lafayette, IN (Onsite)
Duration: 10+ Month
Type: Contract
Note:
Part-time, 8 hours per week (can be split into 1 or 2 days)
This an onsite position and Phone and in-person interview
Job descriptions:
- Providers focus on age-related dental issues, managing conditions like Alzheimer's, and treating patient's onsite at Indiana Veterans' Home 1-2 days a week (up to 8 hours total).
- Conduct initial oral assessments and interpreting portable radiographs.
- Designing daily mouth care plans and overseeing fluoride applications or cleanings.
- Performing fillings, treating periodontal disease, extracting loose/decaying teeth, and repairing or relining dentures.
- Prescribing necessary antibiotics or analgesics and coordinating with the facility's medical staff regarding polypharmacy (managing dry mouth and side effects of resident medications).
- Assessing resident oral health using standardized nursing facility assessment tools to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Educating nursing and caregiving staff on how to safely and effectively provide daily oral hygiene for residents with cognitive or physical decline.
- Current unrestricted state of Indiana dental license
Proficiency in general dentistry: exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, and crowns - Experience with geriatric dental care and age-related oral health conditions (dry mouth, root caries, periodontal disease)
- Experience complying with CDC & OSHA infection control standards including strict protocols for PPE, hand washing & disposal of single use items
- Must meet OSHA, HIPAA, CMS, ISDH and VA guidelines.
- Current CPR certification
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine
- (DMD) degree from an accredited institution
- Familiarity with dental implants and prosthodontics preferred
- Prior experience in a VA, military, or federally qualified health center (FQHC) setting
- Experience with sedation dentistry or patients with physical/cognitive disabilities
About Company
Crescens Inc. is an industry leader in providing IT staffing services and tailored workforce solutions to meet the demanding expectations and distinctive needs of clients across the United States and Canada. We have grown tremendously in the past years and have been applauded by our clients for the quality of workforce and the quick turnaround time. We have evolved from good service to great service and all management plans are geared towards quality.
Our vision is to be the best in Talent Acquisition and strive for excellence consistently by focusing on four performance dimensions; Quality, Efficiency, Cost and Risk. A satisfied client and candidate are the backbone to our continued success. Headquartered in New Jersey, we are a team with unique expertise to deliver exceptional results to our clients by setting benchmarks and establishing best practices.