Dentist

Dentist Position at Anamosa State Penitentiary

A position in the Iowa Department of Correction is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Iowans in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. Join our team at the Anamosa State Penitentiary as a Dentist in the Health Services Unit. Our dentist position at ASP will triage patients, evaluate concerns and perform surgeries that are safe to be done in a correctional setting and evaluate and follow the process for a patient to get dentures or partials. The dentist will refer any patients to the UIHC oral surgery department when not able to treat them on site. The dentist will prescribe medications when needed to treat patients. The dentist will answer O'mail messages, provide patient education based on assessments and with the assistance of the dental assistant, assure proper cleaning and sterilization of instruments. The dentist will assist in determining what supplies need to be ordered and when equipment needs to be repaired or replaced. The dentist would work collaboratively with the security team when scheduling patients. At Anamosa Correctional Facility, in Anamosa Iowa we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Food Service and other support areas. Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. You'll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture. E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Licensure as a dentist as issued by the Board of Dental Examiners of the Iowa Department of Health shall be considered as qualifying. NOTE: Please be sure to include your license information with your application. For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (Download PDF reader)

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