Dentist

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 12,398,000 - 15,154,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services seeks a licensed dentist to join its statewide system, performing dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatments for inmates across nine institutions, while upholding the department's values.

The role requires X-ray capability, performing oral surgery, anesthesia administration, and prescribing medications. Applicants must pass a background check, pre-employment medical exam, and the department’s paid training program.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice Dentistry in Nebraska.
• Background security check required; pre-employment medical exam and drug test.
• Completion of the fully paid NDCS Staff Training Academy program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic exams of inmate's teeth, gingiva and oral mucosa for infections and diseases, and prepare charts.
• Diagnose diseases and lesions, take X-rays and prepare study models as necessary.
• Conduct oral surgery through anesthesia administration and extraction of teeth.
• Administer drugs orally, topically, by injection and/or prescription.

Skills

Dentistry

Education

Degree in Dentistry

Job description

***Salary based upon experience, plus an additional $3.00/hour facility differential for hours worked.

Job Description

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating nine institutions statewide, which house approximately 5,800 inmates. The department's focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Candidates will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, \"Keep people safe.\" Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [e-mail].

Duties

• Conduct periodic exams of inmate's teeth, gingiva and oral mucous for infections and diseases, and prepare charts for same.


• Diagnose diseases and lesions, take X-rays and prepare study models as necessary.


• Conduct oral surgery through the administration of anesthesia and the extraction of teeth by incision, excision and extirpation.


• Administer drugs orally, topically, by injection and/or prescription.

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in Dentistry, plus licensed to practice Dentistry in Nebraska.

Other

Must submit to background security check. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the pre-employment medical exam and a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Training Program.