Job Description Summary

MUSC Corrections ICCE is seeking a PRN Dentist to provide on-site dental services at the Horry County Detention Center. This position delivers essential dental care to the detainee population within a secure correctional environment, focusing on evaluation, treatment, pain management, and urgent dental needs.

The PRN Dentist works collaboratively with correctional medical staff, nursing, custody personnel, and administrative leadership to ensure safe, compliant, and patient-centered care.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC005896 MCP - Horry County Detention Center

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-02

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Corrections ICCE is seeking a PRN Dentist to provide on-site dental services at the Horry County Detention Center. This position delivers essential dental care to the detainee population within a secure correctional environment, focusing on evaluation, treatment, pain management, and urgent dental needs.

The PRN Dentist works collaboratively with correctional medical staff, nursing, custody personnel, and administrative leadership to ensure safe, compliant, and patient-centered care.

Primary Responsibilities

Clinical Dental Care

• Conduct dental examinations and diagnoses for incarcerated patients.

• Provide routine and urgent dental treatment, including extractions, restorative care, infection management, and pain control.

• Prescribe medications as clinically appropriate and in accordance with MUSC and detention center policies.

• Triage dental complaints and determine need for referral or follow-up care.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.

Correctional Environment

• Deliver care in compliance with detention center security procedures and operational requirements.

• Coordinate with custody staff to ensure safe patient movement and supervision.

• Adhere to all infection control, safety, and risk management standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• DMD or DDS degree from an accredited dental school.

• Eligible for licensure in the State of South Carolina.

• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.

• Ability to work effectively in a correctional setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in correctional, public health, or community dental settings.

• Strong clinical judgment, flexibility, and professionalism.

Work Schedule

• PRN / As Needed

• Schedule based on the operational needs of Horry County Detention Center.

Compensation

• Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Additional Job Description

Horry County Detention Center PRN Dentist Positions

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