Part-Time Dentist (30 hours a week)

State of Oregon

125d • $83 - $123

About The Position

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY Part-Time Dentist Woodburn, OREGON - MACLAREN OREGON YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Working Schedule: 30 hours a week, 4 days a week. Whether you are an experienced dentist or fresh out of school looking for your first experience consider joining our Health Services division. Help us as we operate under the principle that youth need to be healthy in mind and body in order to actively participate in reformation programs. Join our dynamic team today! Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a permanent, part-time Dentist to perform all medically necessary dental services and procedures for all youth at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility (MYCF) and youth residing at the Oak Creek facility and the Jackie Winters Transition Program (JWTP). Travel to other OYA facilities, to provide services, may also be required. You will ensure that an electronic dental record is established on all these youth. As the dentist, you will oversee the priority list of dental treatment needs for the youth provide dental services in a culturally informed manner and using a trauma-informed approach. In addition to providing dental services and procedures at MYCF, Oak Creek and JWTP, you will need to provide dental services for youth from other close-custody facilities.

Requirements

• A current Dentist's license issued by the Oregon Board of Dentistry at the time of appointment.
• Valid Oregon Driver's License and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Comprehensive oral evaluations
• Treatment planning
• Radiology
• Preventative dentistry
• Periodontal exam and treatment
• Restorative dentistry
• Extractions, simple and surgical
• Fixed and removable prosthodontics
• Good patient care skills; team approach and collaboration
• Experience working with diverse youth
• Experience working with youth with mental health diagnoses
• Works well within a team and is able to provide dental services in a culturally appropriate and trauma informed manner.

Responsibilities

• Performs all dental care services and procedures using a trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate approach.
• Provide initial oral exams on all youth when they arrive at intake at MYCF and Oak Creek.
• Performs all phases of general, oral and dental medicine, including operative endodontics, exodontics and periodontics services, as well as limited oral surgery.
• Performs oral examinations, diagnose, and develop a plan of treatment to correct oral health problems for each youth.
• Maintains a dental record on all youth committed to MYCF, and Oak Creek including the JWTP program and youth from other OYA facilities.
• Triage, assess and treat youth with acute dental needs communicated via medi-grams.
• Assists others in the dental office with various processes and procedures.
• Provides oversight and clinical supervision of the dental assistant.
• Coordinates with community dental providers to ensure treatment/operative procedures are completed for youth.
• Promotes a preventive dental program which includes preventive care and plaque control methods.

Benefits

• Low-cost, high-coverage health insurance
• Generous time-off
• Competitive retirement plan
• Relocation reimbursement up to $3,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees