Dentist

State of Oklahoma; United States; On-site; USD 143,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma seeks a licensed dentist to administer a comprehensive preventive dentistry program and provide dental care to individuals in state custody at Chief James Smith Correctional Center. The role includes diagnosis, treatment planning, and coordination with other programs within the institution.

Responsibilities include supervising dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and staff; ensuring clinical records and equipment maintenance; and collaborating with state agencies to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern dentistry and oral hygiene.
• Supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers a program of preventive dentistry and delivery of treatment to consumers.
• Participates in the integration of the dental program with other programs of the institution.
• Determines the oral health of the patient and the adjacent structures through examinations (visual, digital, x-ray).
• Recommends a treatment plan based on pathology and examination and completes necessary operative procedures.
• Evaluates oral pathology and refers to oral surgery clinics as needed.
• Administers prophylaxis and instruction in oral hygiene.
• Ensures records, maintenance, and care of equipment and clinic sites are conducted.
• Assists with facility planning and equipment, supplies, and staffing needs.
• Trains, supervises, and leads dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and other dental employees.
• Collaborates with other state agencies to benefit consumers of dental health care.

Skills

Modern dentistry principles

Oral hygiene practices

Supervisory principles

Interpersonal communication

Education

Oklahoma dental licensure

Job description

Job Posting Title
Dentist

Agency
131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization
DOC Med Adm/JDCC

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
$159,288.30
This salary is non-negotiable.

Job Description

Location:

Chief James Smith Correctional Center

Basic Purpose :

Positions in this job family are responsible for the administration, planning, implementation and management, and improvement of a comprehensive program of preventive dentistry; and a dental care and treatment program, including diagnostic, prosthetic, surgical, endodontic, periodontal, and restorative dentistry, for persons who are in state custody or care.

Typical Functions :

• - Develops and administers a program of preventive dentistry and delivery of treatment to consumers.
• - Participates in the integration of the dental program with other programs of the institution.
• - Determines the oral health of the patient and the adjacent structures through the use of visual, digital, and x-ray examinations.
• - Recommends a treatment plan based on pathology and examination and completed with the necessary operative procedures to eliminate or control such pathology within agency guideline.
• - Evaluates oral pathology and makes appropriate referrals to oral surgery referral clinics.
• - Administers prophylaxis and instruction in oral hygiene.
• - Instructs and assures records, maintenance, and care of equipment and clinic sites is conducted.
• - Ensures clients’ dental needs are met prior to departing the state institution.
• - Assists with facility planning and equipment, supplies, and staffing needs.
• - Reviews and recommends contracts.
• - Trains, supervises, and leads dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and other dental employees.
• - Collaborates with other state agencies and externally to benefit consumers of dental health care.

Level Descriptor :

This is the full performance level. Incumbents are responsible for performing all functions, and activities including the diagnosis, treatment, management, and coordination of services related to patients’ oral health needs.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required include knowledge of the principles and practices of modern dentistry and oral hygiene, and of state legislation regarding the provision of dental services; supervisory principles and practices; and the application of interpersonal communication.

Abilities required at this level include the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; develop programs within policy limits; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; apply improved techniques and procedures in all phases of the dental program; and prepare and present educational programs.

Education and Experience :

Education and Experience requirements at this level consists of licensure to practice dentistry in the state of Oklahoma and one (1) year of experience in general dentistry.

This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .