Dentist - Washington Corrections Center
About The Position
The Washington State Department of Corrections is hiring a full-time, permanent Dentist for the Health Services team at Washington Corrections Center in Shelton, Washington. The dentist provides medically necessary dental care to incarcerated patients and ensures services comply with department policies, the Washington State DOC Health Plan, and DOC Dental Services protocols and guidelines. The position contributes to improved patient health and the reduction of criminal recidivism. The dentist works under the administrative supervision of the facility's Health Services Manager and the clinical supervision of the department's Chief of Dentistry. The role also provides clinical supervision to dental assistants and dental hygienists in accordance with Washington State laws and department policies, protocols, and health plan. The position may involve working directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Respirator medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection may be required. The role requires the ability to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds; rarely, lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing up to 100 pounds may be required.
Requirements
- Hold a valid, current, unrestricted Washington State license to practice dentistry.
- Hold a valid and current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
- Possess unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration to prescribe controlled substances.
- Comply with health screening requirements, including tuberculosis testing and related procedures unless exempt by state law.
- Provide at least three professional references, including each reference's phone number and email address.
- Be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds; under rare circumstances, lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
- Meet applicable respirator medical evaluation, fit-testing, training, and respiratory-protection use requirements.
- Possess work authorization that does not require employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of clinical experience in the practice of dentistry.
- Skill performing surgical extractions within the scope of a general dentist.
- Knowledge of scheduling routine, complex, and specialty dental procedures.
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications and related technologies.
- Experience providing dental services in a correctional environment or community/public health clinic.
- Experience working within the constraints of a limited health plan and/or pharmaceutical formulary restrictions.
Responsibilities
- Provide medically necessary dental care to incarcerated patients.
- Perform diagnostic, preventive, periodontal, endodontic, oral surgery, prosthetic, and operative dental procedures.
- Ensure dental services adhere to department policies, the Washington State DOC Health Plan, and DOC Dental Services protocols and guidelines.
- Perform duties authorized by the Washington State Department of Health in accordance with applicable Washington State laws and regulations.
- Provide clinical supervision to dental assistants and dental hygienists.
- Delegate clinical duties to dental assistants and dental hygienists in accordance with applicable Washington State laws and regulations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive family medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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