Dentist (#017754) Dental Services, Columbia (RICHLAND)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a licensed dentist to provide direct dental care to inmate populations and oversee clinic operations at an assigned facility in Columbia. The role requires licensure in South Carolina and current DEA registration, with CPR certification preferred.

The position involves supervising dental assistants and ensuring compliance with clinical standards, and may include providing care at additional institutions as directed by the Director of Dentistry.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited dental school with dental experience.
• Licensure to practice dentistry in South Carolina, current federal and state DEA.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to inmate population.
• Maintains dental health and delivery services at assigned dental clinic for assigned inmate population.
• Manages and supervises assigned dental assistant personnel.
• Manages and supervises operations at the assigned dental clinic to ensure compliance with appropriate standards.
• As directed by the Director of Dentistry, provides dental care at institutions other than the assigned institutions.

Skills

Dental experience

CPR certification

Education

DDS/DMD from accredited dental school

SC dental licensure

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under Limited Supervision Of The Director Of Dentistry

• Provides direct care to inmate population.
• Maintains dental health and delivery services at assigned dental clinic for assigned inmate population.
• Manages and supervises assigned dental assistant personnel.
• Manages and supervises operations at the assigned dental clinic to ensure compliance with appropriate standards.
• As directed by the Director of Dentistry, provides dental care at institutions other than the assigned institutions.

Resume preferred but not required.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services

[phone]

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Minimum And Additional Requirements

SCDC Minimum Requirements

Graduate from an accredited dental school with dental experience. Licensure to practice dentistry in South Carolina, current federal and state DEA.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer 3 years of dental experience and CPR certification.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

Benefits For State Employees

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave
• work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules

Insurance Benefits

• health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• dental
• vision
• term life insurance
• long term disability
• flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options

Workplace Benefits

• tuition assistance
• holiday, annual and sick leave
• discounts on purchases, travel and more

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Are you currently an employee of the South Carolina Department of Corrections?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)

03

For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.

04

How would you describe your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the Above

05

Did you graduate from an accredited dental school with dental experience?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you licensed to practice dentistry in South Carolina?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you hold a current federal and state DEA license?

• Yes
• No

08

How much professional experience do you have of dental experience?

• Less than a year.
• 1 year, less than 2.
• 2 years, less than 3.
• 3 years, less than 4.
• 4 years, less than 5.
• 5 years, less than 6.
• 6 years, less than 7.
• 7 years, less than 8.
• 8 years, less than 9.
• 9 years, less than 10.
• 10 or more years.
• None.

09

Do you have a CPR certification?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question