Dentist-Pender Correctional

Dentist (NS)

This position is located at Pender Correctional Institution in Burgaw, NC. Position provides primary dental care and treatment for Pender CI. The primary purpose of this position is to provide dental care and treatment to offenders within the prison system to ensure compliance with health care needs.

Applicants who possess (and document) the following skills are preferred:

• Position takes and reviews medical and dental history and performs examination of hard and soft tissues.
• Position also will initiate appropriate dental care and treatment of offender patients.
• Position will also order appropriate diagnostic studies, arrange for follow up and consultation and supervise the dental staff in their practice of dentistry in the areas of oral surgery, endodontics, prosthetics and periodontics.
• Position will also provide proper and accurate documentation of procedures in dental and medical charts and monitor all aspects of infection control including barrier techniques for staff, equipment and proper sterilization of instruments.
• Dentist will also ensure offenders are provided oral hygiene instructions and informs offenders of diagnostic and treatment concerns.
• Position responsible for documentation of weekly spore testing and maintenance procedures of equipment, assessment of offender and staff needs to determine the need for new programs or program adjustments, supervises daily tasks of dental assistant and delegates duties for the effective operation of the dental office, evaluates operations and procedures, analyzes deficiencies and suggests solutions.
• Provide written responses to offender grievances and written responses to DAC Legal when necessary.
• Maintains professional demeanor and ensures positive communication with dental, medical and custody staff for effective operation of the dental office.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the night before closing date
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of North Carolina.

Recruiter: Kelly T Snead

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