Dentist: Deerfield Correctional Center
About The Position
A Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Dentist operates a Dentist Office Practice within a correctional facility and will be a member of the VADOC Mobile Dental Unit, a unit that travels to other facilities and field units in the geographical area of the Dentist’s base facility. Primary duties include providing routine and emergency dental care to adult offenders with assistance from Dental Assistant(s) and Dental Hygienist(s). The Dentist supervises Dental Assistant(s) and provides clinical supervision for Dental Hygienist(s). Performs routine dental treatment including examining teeth and gums for cavities, infections, and diseases; takes necessary x-rays; performs fillings and extractions as warranted. Diagnoses and develops treatment plans for patients. Responsible for the full range of dental care and education provided to patients, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injury, and deformities of the oral cavity. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department. Enhances public safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Department of Corrections staff and inmates, by meeting re-entry objectives and by providing effective security, programming, custody and control of adult inmates in a major correctional facility.
Requirements
- Degree in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.) from a school approved by the Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association (ADA). Other dental schools are acceptable provided the education and knowledge acquired was substantially equivalent to that of graduates from an ADA approved school.
- Licensed to practice Dentistry in Virginia
- Controlled Substances Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and treat oral health issues and inform patients on preventative care and treatment
- Ability to travel to surrounding institutions and field units as a part of the Mobile Dental Unit, providing dental care and oral healthcare to the patients at those sites
- Ability to diagnose conditions using advanced technologies including radiography and computer-generated imaging
- Experience with restoration and replacement of teeth damaged from decay, trauma, or disease
- Working knowledge of general dentistry
- Ability to communicate orally and in written form in a professional manner
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory experience or work experience training and supervising dental staff
- Experience providing dental care and treatment in a dentist office, military, or correctional setting
Responsibilities
- Providing routine and emergency dental care to adult offenders with assistance from Dental Assistant(s) and Dental Hygienist(s).
- Supervising Dental Assistant(s) and providing clinical supervision for Dental Hygienist(s).
- Performing routine dental treatment including examining teeth and gums for cavities, infections, and diseases.
- Taking necessary x-rays.
- Performing fillings and extractions as warranted.
- Diagnosing and developing treatment plans for patients.
- Providing the full range of dental care and education to patients, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injury, and deformities of the oral cavity.
- Traveling to surrounding institutions and field units as part of the Mobile Dental Unit, providing dental care and oral healthcare to patients at those sites.
- Diagnosing conditions using advanced technologies including radiography and computer-generated imaging.
- Performing restoration and replacement of teeth damaged from decay, trauma, or disease.
Benefits
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus or up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
