Dentist - Washington Corrections Center

Dentist

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual as a full-time, permanent Dentist to join the Health Services team at Washington Corrections Center (WCC) located in Shelton, WA. This dentist position functions as a member of the Health Services Division and is responsible for performing dental procedures on incarcerated individuals at WCC. This dentist is also responsible for ensuring that the services provided are adhering to and consistent with the Department's policies, the WA State DOC Health Plan, and the DOC Dental Services' protocols and guidelines. In doing so, this position contributes to improvement in patient health, which contributes to a reduction in criminal recidivism.

A completed application packet will include: a detailed resume, a cover letter, and three professional references.

Duties

Under the administrative supervision of the facility's Health Services Manager and clinical supervision of the department's Chief of Dentistry, DOC dentists provide medically necessary dental care to incarcerated patients. Dentists provide clinical supervision to dental assistants and dental hygienists consistent with the Washington State Laws (RCW, WAC) and department policies, protocols and health plan:

• Diagnostic
• Preventive
• Periodontics
• Endodontics
• Oral Surgery
• Prosthetics
• Operative Procedures
• Perform duties as authorized by the WA State DOH, in accordance with the WA State Laws (related WAC & RCW).
• Delegates clinical duties to dental assistants and dental hygienists in accordance with the WA State Laws (related WAC & RCW).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a licensed Dentist in State of Washington. A valid unencumbered Washington State license to practice as a Dentist.
• A valid and current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Possession of unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration to prescribe controlled substances.
• Must comply with health screening requirements by undergoing tuberculosis testing and other appropriate related procedures unless exempt by State.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years clinical experience in the practice of dentistry.
• Skilled in performing surgical extractions within the practice scope of a general dentist.
• Knowledge in the areas 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.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies: Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace. Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable. Promote inclusiveness. Be culturally sensitive and appropriate. Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

What We Offer:

• Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.