Dentist- WCCW

Dentist Position at Washington Corrections Center for Women

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the role of Dentist for the Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) located in Gig Harbor, WA. The dentist position functions as a member of Washington Corrections Center for Women Health Services Unit and is responsible for providing and ensuring the provision of dental services that are consistent with the provisions of Department policy and Offender Health Plan dental protocols. In doing so, this position contributes to improvement in patient health, which contributes to a reduction in criminal recidivism.

The Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) is a 62.6-acre facility located approximately two miles from Gig Harbor. The site includes living units, administration buildings, a health clinic, education buildings, a gymnasium, a chapel, industries buildings, food service buildings and support facilities. Correctional Health is a rewarding career path at DOC, in which health care professionals treat a wide array of cases for patients residing in a state correctional facility. Health Services is responsible for basic primary care for incarcerated individuals. All disciplines within all of the 12 correctional facilities work closely together to reach a common goal, providing the best, most efficient, and cost-effective health care possible. Emphasis is placed on early identification of health concerns, care for acute and chronic health problems, and preventive care.

A completed application packet will include:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter
• Three professional references

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

Duties

The dentist provides medically necessary dental care to patients. S/he provides clinical supervision to dental assistants and dental hygienists. These services provided are consistent with RCW, WAC, Department policy, and the WA State DOC Health Plan.

• Reviews the patient's medical condition and consults with other providers.
• Makes oral examination of patients to determine oral health; records number of teeth, their condition, position, and relationship to each other; notes type, size, and location of fillings; checks condition of gums; evaluates bone support for teeth.
• Diagnoses dental conditions and plans for their treatment. Diagnoses and treats pathological conditions; prescribes medication for treatment of diseases of dental nature; renders periodontal treatments; administers local anesthetic; takes digital dental radiographs.
• Administer routine dental care and the treatment of urgent care dental problems that involve pain, trauma, and/or infection. Performs oral surgery, including surgical extractions, within the limits of the facility and personal expertise, endodontics, periodontics, restorative, and operative dentistry.
• Determines extent of patient's cooperation and amount of dental service that can be provided in accordance with the Offender Health Plan.
• Extracts teeth; removes cavities from teeth; prepares teeth for fillings and inserts filling material such as amalgam and resin.
• Coordinates care with contract dentists and denturists.
• Refers patients for specialist care as necessary.
• Prepares reports concerning dental work and dental health of patients.
• Accurately maintains patient and administrative records.
• Actively participates in the Dental Care Review Committee (CRC).
• Delegates clinical duties to dental assistants and dental hygienists in accordance with the WA State Laws (WAC & RCW).

Participates in Department training, continuing education, and coordinated quality improvement process (CQIP).

• Participates in regular drills; subject to emergency assignments to help with security in the event of an incarcerated individual(s) disturbance, civil disturbance, or natural disaster. Assist with the Trauma/Emergency Medical Team as deemed necessary.
• Actively participates in CQIP at the facility level to include monitoring quality indicators for improving patient care and clinic operations.
• Attend in-service education programs, mandatory training, and employee meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required qualifications: A valid unencumbered Washington State license to practice dentistry, AND Possession of unrestricted DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Two years clinical experience in the practice of dentistry.
• Experience and/or education in working with medical/dental documents, maintaining or processing health/dental records, and using medical/dental terminology.
• Knowledge in the areas of scheduling routine/special dental procedures and patient visits.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications and related technologies.

Supplemental Information

The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

Our Core Values:

• Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
• Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
• People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
• Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
• Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

Important Notes:

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

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: As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• 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!

Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they actually retire under two different systems/plans. For more information, please contact the Department of Retirement System at: View phone number on click.appcast.io.